Media Release

Media Release

10 December 2018—

Law Council

70 years after Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Australia has unfinished business

07 December 2018—

Law Council

Rushed encryption laws create risk of unintended consequences and overreach

06 December 2018—

Law Council

Law Council backs parliamentary efforts to get sick asylum seekers off Nauru

04 December 2018—

Law Council

Lawyer X’s conduct unethical and clear breach of rules

03 December 2018—

Law Council

2019 Law Council of Australia Executive

03 December 2018—

Law Council

Unprecedented and complex encryption access laws must not be rushed, nor politicised

30 November 2018—

Law Council

Justice defender and Indigenous advocate, Phillip Boulten SC, wins Law Council’s President’s Award

29 November 2018—

Law Council

Modern Slavery Act a reality after years of advocacy

29 November 2018—

Law Council

Senate urged to reject courts merger

26 November 2018—

Law Council

Crossbench bill and passed motion brings corruption watchdog closer, Government must join the table

01 November 2018—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes reports of children leaving Nauru, urges government to keep families together

22 October 2018—

Law Council

2018 Young Lawyer Award honours Tamsin Webster for her outstanding pro bono work

19 October 2018—

Law Council

Uncertainty about side-stepping warrants and detention must be resolved under encryption bill

18 October 2018—

Law Council

Legal profession calls for immediate removal of asylum seeker children from Nauru

17 October 2018—

Law Council

Police airport powers need to be strictly defined and subject to proper oversight

16 October 2018—

Law Council

Law Council endorses Australian Government's Strategy for Abolition of the Death Penalty

12 October 2018—

Law Council

No blanket exception for private schools to expel kids for their sexuality exists – and nor should there be

18 September 2018—

Law Council

Senate's further motion to ensure proper consultation on court merger bills praised

18 September 2018—

Law Council

Amendments to My Health Record needed so vulnerable children are not exposed to potential harm

12 September 2018—

Law Council

Policy must be before politics Senate motion extending court reform submission date applauded

30 August 2018—

Law Council

Don’t ignore justice issues in drought relief

27 August 2018—

Law Council

Don’t short-change Australia’s justice system by rushing through court merger bills

23 August 2018—

Law Council

As it stands, merging courts unlikely to alleviate family law crisis

23 August 2018—

Law Council

Justice Project Final Report released: ‘Justice Impact Tests’ among landmark recommendations

14 August 2018—

Law Council

Cross-examination of domestic violence survivors: Committee calls for legal aid funding guarantee

14 August 2018—

Law Council

Decision to release exposure draft on encrypted access bill important step to getting the law right

03 August 2018—

Law Council

Penalties necessary for effective Modern Slavery laws

01 August 2018—

Law Council

Asian legal leaders descend upon Canberra to discuss regional rule of law

27 July 2018—

Law Council

A fairer future for women barristers, steps closer as Equitable Briefing Policy data released

28 June 2018—

Law Council

Australian-first Modern Slavery Bill celebrated

26 June 2018—

Law Council

Implementing Foreign Influence Recommendations would significantly improve Bill, Law Council says

19 June 2018—

Law Council

Law Council applauds historic day for abuse survivors

15 June 2018—

Law Council

Law Council supports calls for Voice to Parliament

11 June 2018—

Law Council

Progress in foreign influence legislation acknowledged, yet concerns remain

08 June 2018—

Law Council

Espionage report a step in the right direction

30 May 2018—

Law Council

Family and Federal Circuit Court reform details awaited

10 May 2018—

Law Council

Law Council applauds recommendation to repeal ASIO’s detention power

10 May 2018—

Law Council

Senate calls for legal aid funding increase post Budget

08 May 2018—

Law Council

Budget boost to counter elder abuse welcome, but greater funding required to end justice crisis

03 May 2018—

Law Council

Identity matching Bill must clearly define line between appropriate and illegitimate use

23 April 2018—

Law Council

Community engagement champion becomes Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year

20 April 2018—

Law Council

NT youth justice investment applauded, Gov must not lose sight of raising age of criminal responsibility

10 April 2018—

Law Council

Recommendations to electoral funding bill a vast improvement, although still more issues to consider

28 March 2018—

Law Council

Recommendations to reduce disproportionate Indigenous incarceration must not be ignored

20 March 2018—

Law Council

Law Council applauds Senate's call for an end to court funding crisis

16 March 2018—

Law Council

Amendments to Espionage Bill supported, but more work still required

15 March 2018—

Law Council

Remaining states and territories urged to opt-in to national redress scheme as matter of priority

14 March 2018—

Law Council

Law Council tells Press Club access to justice reform now urgent, releases new recommendations

05 March 2018—

Law Council

Proud Bundjalung woman overcomes adversity, receives Indigenous law scholarship

02 March 2018—

Law Council

NT Gov urged to act immediately to raise age of criminal responsibility, other States should follow

23 February 2018—

Law Council

Law Council calls for proposed Parenting Management Hearings to be abolished

13 February 2018—

Law Council

Call for justice targets on 10th anniversary of Apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples

09 February 2018—

Law Council

State and Territory support urged for National Redress Scheme

08 February 2018—

Law Council

Proposed amendments on espionage and foreign interference a positive first step

15 January 2018—

Law Council

Vital the rule of law is upheld despite warring words

21 December 2017—

Law Council

Government move allowing security cleared lawyers in counter-terrorism control orders welcomed

20 December 2017—

Law Council

Building a more diverse and inclusive legal profession

19 December 2017—

Law Council

Law Council congratulates new Attorney-General, Christian Porter

15 December 2017—

Law Council

Ratification of OPCAT a historic step towards improving conditions in detention

08 December 2017—

Law Council

National Compensation Scheme for victims of modern slavery a watershed recommendation

07 December 2017—

Law Council

Australia takes a leap forward on human rights with the passing of marriage equality bill

04 December 2017—

Law Council

House of Representatives urged to say ‘yes’ to marriage equality with no major amendments

01 December 2017—

Law Council

Legal aid and rule of law champion David Neal wins 2017 President’s Award

24 November 2017—

Law Council

Intention to ratify ILO Forced Labour Protocol crucial step in combatting slavery

22 November 2017—

Law Council

Expert panel examining religious freedom supported, marriage equality should now be passed swiftly

17 November 2017—

Law Council

NT Royal Commission: ‘Game-changing’ recommendation raising age of criminal responsibility needs urgent adoption

15 November 2017—

Law Council

It’s a ‘yes’ for marriage equality! Now for legislation that does not discriminate

13 November 2017—

Law Council

New Bill an extraordinary winding back of anti-discrimination laws under cover of same-sex marriage

10 November 2017—

Law Council

Australia’s UN report card raises serious concerns, meaningful response by Government crucial

01 November 2017—

Law Council

Referendum rejection profoundly disappointing, constitutional reform must advance

26 October 2017—

Law Council

Redress scheme close to reality with introduction of landmark bill today

26 October 2017—

Law Council

Law Council releases Regional Processing Policy, calls for initiative on regional approach

24 October 2017—

Law Council

Law Council throws support behind referendum on the creation of new Indigenous representative body

23 October 2017—

Law Council

2017 Australian Young Lawyer Award winners announced

20 October 2017—

Law Council

Vital independent counter-terrorism reports back many Law Council concerns

17 October 2017—

Law Council

Recommendation to end dual regulation of migration lawyers marks a win for access to justice

17 October 2017—

Law Council

Australia’s election to Human Rights Council an opportunity to lead and to learn

16 October 2017—

Law Council

Senate urged to reject mandatory sentences in bills

10 October 2017—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes appointment of Chief Judge Pascoe to head Family Court

06 October 2017—

Law Council

World’s largest legal gathering begins in Sydney next week: International Bar Association Conference

28 September 2017—

Law Council

2.86 million pro bono hours: Australian legal profession's unique contribution to the nation

27 September 2017—

Law Council

Major family law review welcome, but significant funding required for meaningful reform

14 September 2017—

Law Council

Legal profession backs Integrity Commission and Whistleblower reports

08 September 2017—

Law Council

For respectful debate, vital to get legislative protections right

07 September 2017—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes appointment of Dr James Renwick SC as Independent National Security Legislation Monitor

07 September 2017—

Law Council

Vote ‘yes’ for marriage equality, ‘yes’ for human rights

28 August 2017—

Law Council

Nothing ‘un-Australian’ about human rights, the Constitution and the rule of law

24 August 2017—

Law Council

No case for strengthening English language testing on prospective citizens

17 August 2017—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes Parliamentary Committee's recommendation for a Modern Slavery Act

16 August 2017—

Law Council

Requiring business to report on anti-slavery efforts a historic step in addressing modern scourge

09 August 2017—

Law Council

Time to rethink ASIO’s compulsory questioning and detention powers

02 August 2017—

Law Council

Australia’s access to justice crisis laid bare: national Justice Project releases papers, starts listening tour

18 July 2017—

Law Council

Referendum Council report a historic milestone, momentum should not be lost on path to reform

18 July 2017—

Law Council

Recommendations for a National Compensation Scheme for victims of slavery should be swiftly accepted

20 June 2017—

Law Council

Legal profession warmly welcomes Professor Rosalind Croucher as AHRC President

16 June 2017—

Law Council

Legal profession sets out core principles and commitments on human rights, as international spotlight shines on nation

15 June 2017—

Law Council

Recommendations in new elder abuse report should trigger decisive Government action

15 June 2017—

Law Council

Proposed new powers over AAT on citizenship decisions risks undermining vital checks and balances

13 June 2017—

Law Council

Political attacks on the courts a very worrying trend

09 June 2017—

Law Council

COAG must prioritise risk assessment tools used for parole and bail

26 May 2017—

Law Council

Reconciliation can be advanced by constitutional change

19 May 2017—

Law Council

Law Council recommends reform to continuing detention order, control order regimes

17 May 2017—

Law Council

Minister’s comments attacking independence of tribunal were unfortunate, should not be repeated

09 May 2017—

Law Council

Budget shows Gov listening to legal profession, but more work needed to end justice funding crisis

30 April 2017—

Law Council

AFP incident raises concerns about implementation of mandatory data retention laws

28 April 2017—

Law Council

Law Council says stronger whistleblower protections are needed

24 April 2017—

Law Council

Last-minute cancellation of legal assistance funding cuts a great victory for justice and vulnerable Australians

29 March 2017—

Law Council

Senate’s powerful message on justice funding crisis should be heeded ahead of Budget

23 March 2017—

Law Council

Australia’s legal assistance sector facing Federal Budget disaster, and pro bono cannot plug the gap

22 March 2017—

Law Council

Lawyers gathering in Adelaide to discuss approaches to Australia's access to justice crisis

20 March 2017—

Law Council

Bendigo’s Tayla Anderson awarded John Koowarta Indigenous Scholarship

10 March 2017—

Law Council

The Justice Project to uncover systemic flaws

08 March 2017—

Law Council

Unconscious bias training now available to all Australian lawyers

27 February 2017—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes appointment of Dr James Renwick SC to vital security watchdog role

17 February 2017—

Law Council

Legal profession launching unprecedented national initiative to counter unconscious bias

16 February 2017—

Law Council

Same-Sex Marriage Bill report strikes balance between freedom of religion and freedom from discrimination

13 February 2017—

Law Council

Mandatory sentencing undermining firearms trafficking bill

09 February 2017—

Law Council

Australia takes historic step to help prevent torture

08 February 2017—

Law Council

Australia’s contribution to the Abolition of the Death Penalty Symposium: Communique

08 February 2017—

Law Council

National security watchdog recommends repeal of ASIO questioning and detention powers

03 February 2017—

Law Council

50 years since last execution in Australia: Call for Government to respond to key Parliamentary report

02 February 2017—

Law Council

Law Council condemns fatal shooting of prominent human rights lawyer U Ko Ni in Myanmar

23 January 2017—

Law Council

Amendments needed to same-sex marriage Exposure Draft to ensure it is free from discrimination

23 January 2017—

Law Council

Law Council mourns passing of former Secretary-General Bill Grant

20 January 2017—

Law Council

Law Council backs amendments to help bring slavery out of the shadows

03 January 2017—

Law Council

Death of the Hon. Justice Richard Gee

15 December 2016—

Law Council

Appointment of new Solicitor-General

14 December 2016—

Law Council

Campaign to strengthen legal profession’s defence against cyber threats launched

12 December 2016—

Law Council

Law Council congratulates new Federal Judges

12 December 2016—

Law Council

Recommendations for reform of elder abuse laws need serious consideration

01 December 2016—

Law Council

Amended High Risk Terrorist Offenders Bill strikes better balance between community protection and rule of law

28 November 2016—

Law Council

Anti-death penalty and human rights advocate Julian McMahon wins President’s Medal

28 November 2016—

Law Council

2017 Law Council of Australia Executive

23 November 2016—

Law Council

Enhanced focus on tackling revenge pornography backed by legal sector

29 November 2016—

Law Council

Chief Justice appointment a landmark in Australian history

22 November 2016—

Law Council

Whistleblower protections a major development that paves the way for further expansion

17 November 2016—

Law Council

Urgent action needed on Indigenous imprisonment in light of new Productivity Commission report

09 November 2016—

Law Council

Passed Counter-Terrorism Bill addresses many Law Council concerns, now time to appoint new INSLM

04 November 2016—

Law Council

Huge boost for equality as large firms adopt Law Council’s Equitable Briefing Policy en masse

04 November 2016—

Law Council

Redress Scheme helps to enable access to justice for survivors of child sexual abuse

04 November 2016—

Law Council

Law Council urges Government to adopt key counter-terrorism report recommendations

27 October 2016—

Law Council

ALRC Indigenous incarceration inquiry a vital step in addressing this national catastrophe

26 October 2016—

Law Council

New report calls for national compensation scheme for survivors of slavery and human trafficking

24 October 2016—

Law Council

Resignation of Solicitor-General

19 October 2016—

Law Council

Australia’s largest legal conference honours 40 years of the Family Law Act

19 October 2016—

Law Council

Crisis in courts, legal aid a focus of Family Law Conference

10 October 2016—

Law Council

2016 Australian Young Lawyer Award winners announced

15 September 2016—

Law Council

Special advocate regime a vital inclusion in new counter-terrorism bill, but further parliamentary scrutiny necessary

14 September 2016—

Law Council

Flawed mandatory sentencing element undermining important firearm measures

30 August 2016—

Law Council

Law Council to launch national cyber security initiative as cyber threat grows

19 August 2016—

Law Council

Disturbing images from Qld underscore the need to review youth detention Australia-wide

12 August 2016—

Law Council

Independent oversight of immigration detention and border protection laws needed following Nauru leaks

10 August 2016—

Law Council

Australian legal profession condemns horrific violence against lawyers in Pakistan

05 August 2016—

Law Council

Caution and safeguards necessary in any move by Australia’s AGs toward nationally consistent post-sentence preventative detention scheme

01 August 2016—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes Mick Gooda and Margaret White as Royal Commissioners, credits decision by Brian Martin

26 July 2016—

Law Council

Law Council offers support for Royal Commission into abuse of children in detention in the NT

25 July 2016—

Law Council

Rule of law principles must be protected in any move to hold jailed terrorists past their terms

23 July 2016—

Law Council

Congratulations to Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and Shadow Justice Minister Clare O’Neil

22 July 2016—

Law Council

Grave concerns for Turkey following mass removal of judges and calls for retrospective death penalty

19 July 2016—

Law Council

Law Council backs Malaysian Bar Council over attacks on independence

18 July 2016—

Law Council

Law Council congratulates Attorney-General and Justice Minister on their reappointments

11 July 2016—

Law Council

Law Council of Australia urges DFAT to redouble efforts with Chinese Government to release detained lawyers

01 July 2016—

Law Council

Business transformation expert to lead law firm masterclass

01 July 2016—

Law Council

Law Council gravely concerned by sentencing of Australian woman to death in Vietnam

24 June 2016—

Law Council

Law Council adopts Equitable Briefing Policy

20 June 2016—

Law Council

Coalition’s $25m for family violence prevention legal services represents positive progress

16 June 2016—

Law Council

Australia well placed to thrive in Asia’s knowledge economies, but competition is intensifying

15 June 2016—

Law Council

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: funding commitment applauded

10 June 2016—

Law Council

Law Council launches ‘to-do’ list for incoming Government

10 June 2016—

Law Council

Labor’s plan to restore funding to Aboriginal legal services a commendable step

03 June 2016—

Law Council

Law Council announces appointment of new CEO

02 June 2016—

Law Council

Eight out of ten believe legal aid should be there in times of need

25 May 2016—

Law Council

NT Government’s plan to strip the presumption of bail will make matters worse

23 May 2016—

Law Council

Death of Ross Ray QC

17 May 2016—

Law Council

National Pro Bono Day: Government must fund legal aid to back lawyers who back Australians in need

16 May 2016—

Law Council

45,000 people faced courts alone due to legal aid crisis

12 May 2016—

Law Council

$30m family violence commitment puts dent in legal aid crisis

10 May 2016—

Law Council

Lawyers to rally over legal aid crisis in election campaign

06 May 2016—

Law Council

Legal profession among winners in Singapore-Australia FTA review

06 May 2016—

Law Council

Independent counter-terrorism report addresses key concerns of the legal profession

06 May 2016—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes appointments to the Federal Courts and the AAT

05 May 2016—

Law Council

Congratulations to new Commonwealth DPP and Human Rights Commissioners

03 May 2016—

Law Council

Budget does nothing to address crisis in legal aid

03 May 2016—

Law Council

Recommendation of strategy for the abolition of the death penalty applauded

02 May 2016—

Law Council

Law Council argues against Australia-China Extradition Treaty due to concerns over trial fairness

21 April 2016—

Law Council

Cyber Security Strategy a strong step in safeguarding legal profession and their clients’ confidentiality

15 April 2016—

Law Council

Law Council calls for mandatory sentencing to be dropped for alcohol-related offences on 25th anniversary of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Royal Commission

01 April 2016—

Law Council

Law Council calls on COAG leaders to seize historic opportunity to reduce family violence

24 March 2016—

Law Council

Law Council urges diplomatic engagement with Turkish Government after disturbing attacks against lawyers and judges

23 March 2016—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes appointment of Judge Anne Demack as the new Federal Circuit Court judge to Rockhampton

20 March 2016—

Law Council

Cairns student wins John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship

11 March 2016—

Law Council

NT lawyer David Morris wins Mahla Pearlman Award for the Australian Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year

08 March 2016—

Law Council

IWD 2016 sees legal profession in unprecedented push to improve inclusiveness and diversity

04 March 2016—

Law Council

2016 CPD Immigration Law Conference: Law Council calls for amendments to the Migration Act before federal election

04 March 2016—

Law Council

Refugee advocate Melinda Jackson wins John Gibson AM Young Australian Migration Lawyer of the Year

26 February 2016—

Law Council

New Commonwealth legislation necessary to combat revenge pornography

25 February 2016—

Law Council

New judicial appointments warmly congratulated by the Law Council of Australia

22 February 2016—

Law Council

Baby Asha’s release into community detention a positive step, but further action required

22 February 2016—

Law Council

National mood for change on Indigenous incarceration must be seized by COAG

16 February 2016—

Law Council

Committee report on Counter-Terrorism Bill welcome, however concerns remain

12 February 2016—

Law Council

Kate Jenkins an ideal candidate for Sex Discrimination Commissioner

10 February 2016—

Law Council

Real efforts to close the gap must prioritise action on Indigenous imprisonment

04 February 2016—

Law Council

TPP provisions a boon for the Australian legal profession

01 February 2016—

Law Council

Law Council opens legal year announcing 2016 legal aid campaign

29 January 2016—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes Commonwealth Government’s Commitment to a National Approach for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

03 December 2015—

Law Council

Indigenous Imprisonment Symposium communique

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