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Last Updated on 05/02/2026
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Addressing key issues in draft National Environmental Standards
11 June 2026
Meet Dannielle Ford, Independent Children’s Lawyer
10 June 2026
Meet Alice Byrnes, Independent Children’s Lawyer
9 June 2026
Meet Kayla Haasnoot, Independent Children’s Lawyer
2 June 2026
Meet Tammy White, Independent Children’s Lawyer
2 June 2026
Meet Kasey Stewart, Independent Children’s Lawyer
2 June 2026
Meet Emily Ostler, Independent Children’s Lawyer
2 June 2026
ASIO Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 — Advocacy Update
28 May 2026
Global legal minds gather in Prague for IBA Bar Leaders Conference
26 May 2026
The lawyer in the room: When Legal Aid fails, the rule of law is in peril
22 May 2026
Prosecuting the Crime of Aggression: Establishing the Special Tribunal for Ukraine at a Critical Juncture for International Justice
18 May 2026
Input on a legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons
15 May 2026
Meet Amelia Higgs, Independent Children’s Lawyer
7 May 2026
Meet Kristine Medson, Independent Children's Lawyer
7 May 2026
Meet Neisha Shepherd, Independent Children's Lawyer
7 May 2026
Meet Ian Field, Independent Children's Lawyer
7 May 2026
Meet Emma Mason, Independent Children’s Lawyer
7 May 2026
Review of Australia’s mutual recognition schemes for workers
30 April 2026
Crimes and Other Legislation (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026 (Cth)
29 April 2026
What do Australians value?
23 April 2026
Law Council welcomes passage of Commonwealth Parole Board legislation
16 April 2026
Climate Change Snapshot
1 April 2026
Proposed revisions to accreditation standards for Australian law courses
2 April 2026
Law Council President addresses New Zealand Law Society Council
30 March 2026
Survey of Australia’s Legal Profession, 2026
25 March 2026
Migration lawyers gather for 2026 Immigration Law Conference in Brisbane
24 March 2026
Second Review of the Equitable Briefing Policy
19 March 2026
INSLM Hearing
18 March 2026
Draft Taxation Determination – TD 2026/D1 – meaning of “right to occupy the dwelling under the deceased’s will”
17 March 2026
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Inspiring Leaders
8 March 2026
Inquiry into offshore processing and resettlement arrangements
4 March 2026
Appointment of new IGIS
4 March 2026
Review of Human Tissue Laws: Discussion Paper
5 March 2026
Commonwealth Law Conference 2026
3 March 2026