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Australia is experiencing an eruption of antisemitism and extremism that threatens our social cohesion. At a time when many Australian Jews are feeling intimidated in their workplaces, universities and communities, we are seeing fellow Australians share and repeat the rhetoric of terrorist organizations which seek the annihilation of Jews between the Mediterranean River and the … Continued
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AWU Queensland Secretary Stacey Schinnerl will front a Parliamentary Committee hearing today to call on the Government to make it clearer in the law that assaults on Queensland Health operational workers should be treated as ‘serious assault’. Section 340 of the Criminal Code 1899 provides for a crime of ‘serious assault’ against offenders who assault public … Continued
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Community legal centre peak bodies have issued an open letter ahead of today’s meeting of the Standing Council of Attorneys-General (SCAG) calling on all state, territory, and federal Attorneys-General to commit to finalising a new legal assistance agreement that delivers increased funding and long-term funding security to the community legal sector by the end of … Continued
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Friday, 5 July 2024 1,000 days a week – More NSW solicitors commit to pro bono More NSW solicitors are providing increased hours of pro bono legal services according to the latest comprehensive report on the state’s profession. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath said the data published today in the … Continued
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ADELAIDE (02 July, 2024) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced Reid Grund has been appointed as chief counsel for Australia and New Zealand, based in Adelaide. In this role, he will lead the Australian and New Zealand legal team to ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. “We … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has tabled its report into probity and ethics in the Australian public sector, finding the sector too often fails to comply with both the intent and the requirements of legal and regulatory frameworks. “Complying with the letter of the law while ignoring the intent does not cut … Continued
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A Churchill Fellow from Victoria says an Australian first specialist Infant Court would introduce a proven, evidence-based innovation to a child protection sector crying out for reform. Churchill Fellow, Matthew Wilson says each year sees an incremental rise in the number of Australian children being removed from parental care and entering the out-of-home care … Continued
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Thailand’s Senate has approved a bill legalising same sex marriage in the South-East Asian country. A Monash expert is available to talk about what this means for LGBTIQA+ rights in the country. Professor Paula Gerber, Monash Faculty of Law Contact: +61 3 9903 4840 or media@monash.edu Read more of Professor Gerber’s commentary at Monash … Continued
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EXPERTS: THE LEGAL SYSTEM IS FAILING MIGRANTS WHEN THEY TRY TO RECOVER UNPAID WAGES Widespread underpayment of migrant workers (and local workers) is now well-documented – and a new report shows how hard it is to recover those wages at court. All Work, No Pay urges the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure … Continued
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Wednesday, 19 June 2024 NSW solicitors welcome new judicial appointments The Law Society of NSW welcomes the appointments of two richly experienced and talented lawyers to crucial roles in the state’s justice system. As Chief Magistrate of NSW, Judge Michael Allen will provide excellent leadership of the Local Court of NSW, the busiest jurisdiction in … Continued
