Media Release
Read the below media releases from the Law Council of Australia.
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- Kristen Connell, on 0400 054 227 or email kristen.connell@lawcouncil.au.
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National Access to Justice Partnership
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Education Bill not quite ready for perfect grade
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New Judges to address migration backlog welcomed
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Less than positive about Nature Positive
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Access to justice for all
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Report exposes need for reform of secrecy laws
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A federal Human Rights Act is just right
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Commissioner a welcome tool in bid to end slavery
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Passage of Administrative Review Tribunal Bills
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ART for the people is a positive
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Removal Bill must not be passed by Parliament
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Australia-UK Legal Services Regulatory Dialogue
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Aim must be rehabilitation not lifelong lock-up
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Suspended death sentence of Dr Yang Hengjun
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Access to justice top of Budget wish list
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New report highlights gender pay gap at Bar
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Financial incentives to bring lawyers to the bush
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2024 John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship
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2024 Law Council of Australia Executive
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Contributions honoured at Gala Dinner
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Consultation and consideration overlooked again
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Young lawyers making a positive impact
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Rushed legislation requires urgent review
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Access to justice for all should not be undervalued
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Investment to reduce migration backlog welcomed
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A more just Australia for people with disability
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Updated Privacy Act vital in the digital age
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Voice to Parliament is legally safe
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Accountable governance requires effective FOI
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New Chief Justice of the High Court
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All workers should be treated fairly and equally
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Vale Mr Tim Bugg AM
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Asylum seekers finally free from limbo
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Federal judicial commission a welcome step closer
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Taking the politics out of parole
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Appointments to Australia’s courts and tribunals
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NACC on its way
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Respect@Work bill an important milestone
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Improvements required if CDO regime continues
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2022 Australian Young Lawyers Awards
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Vale Robert Meadows KC
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Cost of getting cybersecurity wrong could be high
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Excessive use of force on children unconscionable
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More time needed to get NACC right
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Michael Kirby named life member of IBA Council
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Restoring Australia’s human rights status
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Passage of amended Aged Care Bill welcomed
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Welcome investment in First Nations justice
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Australia falling behind on OPCAT obligations
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Careful consideration of NACC legislation needed
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Ending violence against women and children
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Australia must protect its troops from death penalty
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Integrity of the judiciary essential
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Appointment of the Honourable Justice Jayne Jagot
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National Anti Corruption Commission Bill
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Sunset on AFP powers is one to watch
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New tool to help small businesses grow
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MAG prioritises key issues of concern
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Law Council condemns unlawful executions in Myanmar
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Two years is a long time in the life of a child
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Consumer Rights Award presented to Delia Rickard
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Dr James Popple appointed Law Council CEO
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CDO regime should not be extended
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ATO Legal Professional Privilege Protocol
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Australia must address elder abuse
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Vale Sir Gerard Brennan AC KBE QC
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Law Council welcomes new ministry
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Law Council congratulates new FCFCOA appointments
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Law Council welcomes appointments to FCFCOA and AAT
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Young Australian Migration Lawyer of the Year 2022
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Budget a missed opportunity to invest in justice
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No demonstrated need for Character Test Bill
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Justice gap must be bridged
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Survivor-centred justice requires funding
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Balance needed in visa cancellation decisions
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Funding justice must be Budget priority
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Australia Day Honours
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Resignation of Law Council of Australia CEO
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Bill will not prevent social media trolling
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2022 Law Council of Australia Executive
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Climate Change Policy to guide legal evolution
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Time to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament
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Closing the justice gap for the missing middle
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The long-term costs of underfunding legal aid
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Respect for Australia’s legal institutions
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Law Council welcomes FCFCOA judicial appointments
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Older Australians must be protected against abuse
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Report corrects perception of lawyers
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Appointment of judges to FCFCOA
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Law Council launches National Security Committee
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Freedom of Information changes go too far
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New program to bring more lawyers to the bush
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Appointment of FCFCOA Deputy Chief Judges
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Australian Young Lawyer Awards
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Use of technology for corporate meetings
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Court shows sexual harassment will not be tolerated
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Time to strengthen the rights of older people
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Secret trials need reform
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Concerns as Dr Yang Hengjun faces trial
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Caution recommended over criminalisation
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Law Council supporting RRR communities
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2021 Law Council of Australia Executive
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Cautious support for Magnitsky-style legislation
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Cashless Debit Card far from the perfect solution
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Let’s not rush important Bills through Parliament
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Let’s talk about a federal Human Rights Act
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Unfair hike to FCC migration fees
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Time to revisit ALRC report to close the justice gap
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Data retention legislation needs more work
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One-size does not fit all when SMEs face insolvency
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Government provides funding to Launceston registry
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Courts win funding but wider legal sector misses out
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Australia a key player against human trafficking
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Justice targets are just a wish list
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Funding boost will help front line legal services
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Vale Mr Philip Selth OAM
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Appointment of Law Council Chief Executive Officer
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Contingency fees opposed by Law Council
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Delays and lack of resources lets down families
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#IWD time to reflect on work still to be done
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Ending migration dual regulation a win for consumers
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Legal funding welcome but underscores crisis
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Independent checks on de-encryption powers needed
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Closing the Gap report show Indigenous input vital
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High Court decision natural outcome of Mabo
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Lawyers to warn clients of risks of crowdfunding
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Uluru Statement should be respected
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Mandatory sentencing risks unintended consequences
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Law Council welcomes five new court appointments
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AAT appointments must be transparent and merit-based
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Law Council applauds Family Court appointments
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CIC vital but must uphold separation of powers
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Modern Slavery Act a reality after years of advocacy
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Senate urged to reject courts merger
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Law Council supports calls for Voice to Parliament
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Espionage report a step in the right direction
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2017 Australian Young Lawyer Award winners announced
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Senate urged to reject mandatory sentences in bills
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Death of the Hon. Justice Richard Gee
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Appointment of new Solicitor-General
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Law Council congratulates new Federal Judges
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2017 Law Council of Australia Executive
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Resignation of Solicitor-General
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