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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
Mahla Pearlman Australian Young Environmental Lawyer of Year announced
High Court decision highlights ongoing vulnerability
Comments on High Court judgment Pell v Queen, from Law Council of Australia President
Law Council of Australia President, Pauline Wright’s
Law Council of Australia President, Pauline Wright, statement regarding right to jury trials
Time to think about contingency plans for your next AGM
Opinion: Concerns about family law inquiry. Not just another case of ‘we told you so’
Contingency Fee Bill must not be rushed through Victorian Parliament given strong concerns expressed by Law Council of Australia
Appointment of Law Council Chief Executive Officer
Law Society of NSW CEO announces resignation
Contingency fees opposed by Law Council
Delays and lack of resources lets down families
Law Council Awards Young Australian Migration Lawyer of Year
Principles of open justice must be protected, says Law Council
Law Council of Australia President, Pauline Wright, statement regarding biosecurity control orders
ACTCOSS calls on ACT Government to raise minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14
Ending migration dual regulation a win for consumers
Independent checks on de-encryption powers needed
Closing Gap report show Indigenous input vital
High Court decision natural outcome of Mabo