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You can find our most recent media releases on the home page in the what's new section. For all media enquiries please contact Vanessa Kleinschmidt, Director of Communications & Stakeholder Relations, on 02 6246 3716 or email vanessa.kleinschmidt@lawcouncil.asn.au.

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March 2010

11 March 2010 Abolition of the death penalty applauded
The Law Council has congratulated the Government on passing legislation prohibiting the use of torture and the death penalty under Australian law, but said more needed to be done to ensure A...

4 March 2010 Law Council welcomes dispute resolution centre
The Law Council has congratulated the Government on its establishment of the new Australian International Disputes Centre, saying it will benefit lawyers, arbitrators and the Australian econ...

February 2010

26 February 2010 Discrimination will continue in the NT
The Government’s current attempts to bring the Northern Territory Intervention in line with the Racial Discrimination Act appear flawed and, unless amended, the legislation will continue to...

25 February 2010 Chinese lawyers to get taste of Australia
Ten Chinese lawyers are in Canberra today preparing for three months working in the Australian legal profession as part of the Australia-China Legal Professional Development Program.

15 February 2010 Law Council launches landmark initiative to develop more Indigenous lawyers
The Law Council today released a landmark policy statement which aims to encourage more Indigenous Australians to study and practise law.

11 February 2010 Law Council congratulates new Federal Court Chief Justice
The Law Council has congratulated Justice Patrick Keane on his appointment as Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia.

10 February 2010 Highly regarded US judge to headline landmark legal conference
The Law Council is honoured to play host this week to the US judge described by some as the “Arnold Schwarzenegger of American jurisprudence”.

January 2010

29 January 2010 Response to Reports Must Focus on Better Outcomes for Families and Children
The Law Council has welcomed the Government’s release of three key reports which examine the operation of the family law system, as well as how the family law courts deal with cases involvin...

21 January 2010 Law Council Welcomes E-Conveyancing Initiative
The Law Council says the announcement of a new electronic conveyancing initiative by three Australian states is a major milestone in the road to a national system and will benefit lawyers an...

4 January 2010 Law Council to Play a Key Role in a Vital Year for Legal Profession Reforms
The Law Council of Australia will play a crucial role this year in finalising new reforms to the Australian legal profession which will greatly benefit lawyers and consumers nation-wide, acc...