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1y ago
The legal profession – and the broader community – has remained silent about the abuse of animals. In response, Shine Lawyers has publicly stated the commitment of the firm to the rights of animals through committing to an international convention ..read more
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1y ago
This year’s annual celebration of Australia’s emerging lawyers is fast approaching, as is the deadline for submissions before finalists are announced.
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Lawyers Weekly
1y ago
Victorian judges are handing down tough retrospective prison terms rather than more appropriate community correction orders because an increasing number of defendants are on remand, a Sentencing Advisory Council investigation suggests ..read more
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1y ago
Ninety years of Western Australia’s legal profession has been recorded in a special publication celebrating the group’s contributions to the community, legal aid and its members ..read more
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1y ago
A Brisbane court’s decision to imprison high-profile criminal lawyer Timothy Meehan for a period of five-and-a-half years has been endorsed by the local law society, which described the man’s conduct as an abuse of the trust and faith that members of the public place in lawyers ..read more
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1y ago
Over $200 million will be invested in recruiting extra personnel for correctional facilities plus new measures to improve community safety as part of a major overhaul of the NSW criminal justice system ..read more
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1y ago
Where the chips fall in Australia's federal budget can tip the scales of justice, with big implications for lawyers, law students and the wider community alike ..read more
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1y ago
The Victorian government’s commitment to extra support services for victims in court has been applauded by the state bar association ..read more
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1y ago
A leaked draft ruling has revealed that the World Trade Organisation is likely to uphold Australia’s plain packaging laws. Former attorney-general Nicola Roxon said the landmark decision is a win for the Australian public ..read more
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1y ago
Slater & Gordon has increased its half-yearly profits by 21 per cent as it accelerates its expansion into the UK ..read more