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Interim report lights way for tech to play greater role in corporate regulation in wake of Covid-19
Vital safeguards missing from citizenship cessation laws
Law Council urges caution on changes to fundamental principles of criminal responsibility
Invitation: INDIGENOUS INCARCERATION AND NORTHERN TERRITORY
Proposed legislation tars all in detention centres with same brush
Australia a key player against human trafficking
Australian Bar Association joins expression of disappointment at Commonwealth’s justice targets
Justice targets are just a wish list
Government marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with landmark website to combat modern slavery
Most Australians Agree Children as Young as 10yo Do Not Belong in Prison
Nationally consistent power of attorney laws key to mitigating elder abuse
No Compromised Position on Uluru Statement From Heart
Law Council concerned government amendments to ASIO Act are an overreach
Government going too far prohibiting items in detention facilities
Law Council expresses concern over AFP referral, calls for legal reform to protect journalism
Funding certainty for legal assistance services from today
Law Council calls for electronic document processes to remain
Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement regarding sexual harassment in legal profession
Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement on Bernard Collaery
Appointment of Senior Registrars to Family Court and Federal Circuit Court
Right to feel safe at work is a fundamental right for all in legal profession
Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement on Hon Dyson Heydon, AC, QC
Law Council President, Pauline Wright statement on rising costs of law degrees
Contingency fee legislation is another impediment to doing business in Victoria
US corporate lobbyists interfering with Australians’ right to fight
Law Council urges against mandatory minimum sentences
End to dual regulation of migration lawyers, necessary and timely
There is merit in Magnitsky-style legislation says Law Council
Walama Court must not be delayed
Statement on High Court ruling of unlawful use of force
Law Council concerned for Hong Kong
Circle sentencing success strengthens case for a Walama Court in NSW
Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group Appointments
Addressing family & domestic violence more vital than ever
Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement on abject failure of domestic violence inquiry
Statement on drop in rates of youth in detention by Law Council President, Pauline Wright
Law Council pleased to see legislation for Tracing app passed
Statement on proposed amendments to ASIO Act by Law Council President, Pauline Wright
Safeguards needed in arrangements with overseas partners in digital era
Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement on release of COVIDSafe source code
Proposed constitutional amendments in Samoa concerning
Funding boost will help front line legal services
Law Council President’s statement on COVIDSafe exposure draft
ABA reiterates calls to release pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong
Tracing app has been released but privacy concerns still exist
Family Court list dedicated to COVID-19 parenting issues important initiative to keep families and children safe
Law Council calls on government to adopt core design principles when developing tracing app
Privacy protections must be built into COVID-19 tracking app