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Legal experts are calling for urgent safeguards to prevent surveillance technologies from undermining the human rights of migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. Governments worldwide are rapidly turning to digital technologies to monitor people on the move – framing tools like GPS ankle monitors and smartphone tracking apps as ‘alternatives to detention’. But a major … Continued
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Key Facts: When parents separate in Australia, their futures – and their children’s – often rely on the words chosen by judges in the Family Court. But those words aren’t always neutral along gender lines, say a team of UNSW researchers. The language chosen by judges in the Australian family courts reflects and reinforces long-standing … Continued
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Friday, 12 September 2025 Refreshed guidance for a changing legal climate Significant developments in climate law have prompted a review of guidance on how to meet the evolving duty on solicitors to advise clients of climate related risks. President of the Law Society of NSW Jennifer Ball said the rapid pace of change in … Continued
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Friday, 5 September 2025 A Framework for solicitor career success A new resource for NSW’s 43,ooo solicitors will help them improve the enduring human skills and behaviours they need to build and maintain a flourishing career in the law, and provide better legal services to the public. President of the Law Society of NSW … Continued
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Community Legal Centres Australia has today launched its Vision for Justice at Australian Parliament House, presenting its action plan for the 48th Parliament to improve justice for people and communities across the country. The Vision for Justice outlines some of the significant justice barriers that community legal centres encounter, impacting people’s wellbeing. It also outlines the sector’s … Continued
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DATE: Saturday 30th of August 2025 Parents for Climate has sent a legal letter to Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, saying that, following the recent International Court of Justice advisory opinion and new scientific analysis, an emissions reduction target of net zero by 2035 to align with 1.5°C is now required to comply … Continued
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From Tuesday, Australian small business employees will have the legal right to ignore work calls, emails and messages outside their contracted hours – unless the contact is deemed ‘reasonable.’ Similar rights have been available to employees in large organisations since 26 August 2024. The Right to Disconnect is already making headlines, with Queensland school teacher Michelle … Continued
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Key Facts: 1. More than $43,000 raised at a sold-out Sydney gala to fight child sex trafficking. 2. Funds will directly support Destiny Rescue’s mission to rescue and care for exploited children worldwide. Sydney, NSW — Destiny Rescue and Voice Lawyers have united with more than 150 guests for a powerful gala dinner in Sydney, raising … Continued
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Key Facts: 1. More than $43,000 raised at a sold-out Sydney gala to fight child sex trafficking. 2. Funds will directly support Destiny Rescue’s mission to rescue and care for exploited children worldwide. Sydney, NSW — Destiny Rescue and Voice Lawyers have united with more than 150 guests for a powerful gala dinner in Sydney, raising … Continued
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People in Moree and north western NSW will have greater access to legal services at their doorstep with the official opening of a new Legal Aid NSW office to meet growing demand. Legal Aid NSW encourages people to contact the office with their legal concerns, particularly if they are struggling with family breakdown or issues … Continued
