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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
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Positive steps for justice in a challenging budget NSW Budget measures that better resource the state’s justice system and support vulnerable people are welcome, but many of our courts remain in critical need of modernisation. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath said the additional funding to Legal Aid, … Continued
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Thursday, 13 June 2024 Debt relief can HELP regional access to justice A scheme to provide relief from tertiary education debt for lawyers who relocate to practise in rural, regional and remote (RRR) areas has the potential to jump start access to justice for communities in need. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett … Continued
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About the office: Two full-time lawyers, paralegals, dedicated administrative staff and any of our 40-plus lawyers and paralegals will be available for appointments at the new office, opposite the Southport Courthouse. Parking is available in the Mal Burke carpark, or on the street. The office is also a 2-minute walk to the closest light rail … Continued
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Solicitors recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List Current and former NSW solicitors, including the Governor-General designate, feature prominently in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list, underscoring the important role of the profession in the life of our communities, our state and the nation. President of the Law Society of NSW … Continued
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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has today launched an inquiry into access to family violence orders for victim-survivors in the family law system. Chair of the Committee, Ms Susan Templeman MP, said “the Committee is seeking written submissions with ideas for how the Australian Government can provide better access to family violence … Continued
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Slater and Gordon has filed a class action on behalf of millions of RACV, SGIO and SGIC customers in relation to how the insurers calculated and promoted loyalty discounts between 2018 and 2024 to entice policyholders to renew their home and contents insurance. The statement of claim, filed in Victoria’s Supreme Court, accuses the … Continued
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Community Legal Centres Australia welcomes the independent review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership (NLAP) agreement and calls on federal, state, and territory governments to respond swiftly to its recommendations. Following the 2024 Federal Budget, the community legal sector is facing its worst level of funding insecurity in a decade. At the same time, increasing … Continued
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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) will hold a public hearing for its review into the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 on Thursday, 23 May 2024. The laws under review allow the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) to seek … Continued
