Latest Law Council of Australia News

The new price gouging law starts on July 1. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths?
NSW law leaders gather for ‘regional justice summit’
Public statement in response to the 60 Minutes report – “The Point of No Return”
Gallant Law addresses Australia’s access to justice gap, operating across four states and regional communities
Elon Musk sued OpenAI and lost. But the core question of the case remains unanswered
New guidance to help small practice AML/CTF compliance
New Chief Magistrate and Supreme Court Judge appointed in the ACT
Press Conference – Blue Room
Appointment Of Solicitor-General
NSW is ditching good character references in sentencing. Will the rest of the country follow?
Statement – Maurie Stack OAM
Extraordinary ASIO powers should not become permanent without further justification
Expert Council On University Governance Report And Principles Opportunity For Uplift In University Governance
Refreshed guidance for a changing legal climate
Best Practice Legislative Development Checklist
Australia must defend fundamental international legal principles and international institutions
Advocates Unite To Promote Older People’s Human Rights
Tireless champion honoured as 2025 Consumer Rights Award recipient
Labor now has the political clout to reset Australia’s refugee policy. Here’s where to start
Law Council provides profession with guidance on stamping out sexual harassment
Never Been More Important Time To Defend Rule Of Law
Adult punishment for children is a shameful social failure
The Courts hosted screening of a powerful documentary that elevates the voices of young victims of domestic and family violence
‘I’m always afraid for the future of my family’: why it’s too hard for some refugees to reunite with loved ones
Australia – UK Legal Services Regulatory Dialogue
Current major party policies fall short for Indigenous communities. Here’s a better path forward
Fairness and the rule of law must underpin election commitments
Parole Board welcome, but private legal aid workforce left behind
Young Migration Lawyer Of Year
Government Funding Needed To Avert Legal Aid Crisis
Private practitioners punch above weight in support of access to justice
Annual equality report shows positive inroads, but pay gap at the Bar still a significant concern
Call To Avoid Overstep In Fight Against Cyber Crime
Australia is deporting 3 non-citizens from the ‘NZYQ’ group to Nauru. What could it do instead?
Mandatory Sentencing Is Not Answer
Strengthening University Governance
Concern for the rule of law and fundamental rights in Hong Kong SAR
Support for ART improving administrative decision making
Di Simpson Outstanding Appointment To FCFCOA
New judicial appointment to the Sydney registry of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Technological and societal changes make a Human Rights Act as important as ever
Law Council Of Australia Gala Dinner 2 December
Passage of Bill extends AML/CTF regime to legal practices
Response To Secrecy Offences Review Welcomed
Migration Bills Are Bad Law
New NAJP welcome, but misses many access to justice needs
Young Lawyers Making Difference
Rush To Facilitate Removals Tramples Liberties