Media Release

Media Release

Read the below media releases from the Law Council of Australia.

For all media enquiries please contact:

Kristen Connell, on 0400 054 227 or email kristen@talkforcemedia.com.au.

27 March 2023—

Law Council

Law Council endorses new National Legal Aid report

23 March 2023—

Law Council

Law Council unwaveringly supports Constitutional recognition of First Nations peoples

14 February 2023—

Law Council

Asylum seekers finally free from limbo

10 February 2023—

Law Council

Law Council of Australia and Australian Bar Association extremely concerned over police informants legislation

17 January 2023—

Law Council

Federal judicial commission a welcome step closer

21 December 2022—

Law Council

Taking the politics out of parole

19 December 2022—

Law Council

Appointments to Australia’s courts and tribunals

16 December 2022—

Law Council

Merits review critical to accountable government decision making

30 November 2022—

Law Council

NACC on its way

29 November 2022—

Law Council

Respect@Work bill an important milestone

29 November 2022—

Law Council

Kate Eastman AM SC honoured for her commitment to human rights

29 November 2022—

Law Council

2023 John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship recipient

21 November 2022—

Law Council

Improvements required if CDO regime continues

20 November 2022—

Law Council

2022 Australian Young Lawyers Awards

18 November 2022—

Law Council

Vale Robert Meadows KC

18 November 2022—

Law Council

Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement a crucial step closer

16 November 2022—

Law Council

Cost of getting cybersecurity wrong could be high

15 November 2022—

Law Council

Excessive use of force on children unconscionable

11 November 2022—

Law Council

More time needed to get NACC right

07 November 2022—

Law Council

Michael Kirby named life member of IBA Council

28 October 2022—

Law Council

Restoring Australia’s human rights status

27 October 2022—

Law Council

Passage of amended Aged Care Bill welcomed

25 October 2022—

Law Council

Welcome investment in First Nations justice

25 October 2022—

Law Council

Australia falling behind on OPCAT obligations

21 October 2022—

Law Council

Careful consideration of NACC legislation needed

18 October 2022—

Law Council

Ending violence against women and children

17 October 2022—

Law Council

Temporary Exclusion Orders must be necessary and proportionate

12 October 2022—

Law Council

Australia must protect its troops from death penalty

29 September 2022—

Law Council

Integrity of the judiciary essential

29 September 2022—

Law Council

Appointment of the Honourable Justice Jayne Jagot

28 September 2022—

Law Council

National Anti Corruption Commission Bill

28 September 2022—

Law Council

Sunset on AFP powers is one to watch

06 September 2022—

Law Council

Australian Legal Profession Deeply Concerned about Attacks on Judicial Independence in Kiribati

25 August 2022—

Law Council

New tool to help small businesses grow

18 August 2022—

Law Council

Law Council concerned by continued assault on judicial independence in Kiribati

15 August 2022—

Law Council

MAG prioritises key issues of concern

02 August 2022—

Law Council

Judicial impartiality critical to procedural fairness

26 July 2022—

Law Council

Law Council condemns unlawful executions in Myanmar

26 July 2022—

Law Council

Two years is a long time in the life of a child

20 July 2022—

Law Council

Consumer Rights Award presented to Delia Rickard

19 July 2022—

Law Council

EPBC Act in need of fundamental and incremental reform

08 July 2022—

Law Council

2022 Mahla Pearlman Australian Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year

08 July 2022—

Law Council

Australia must formally adopt UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous People

01 July 2022—

Law Council

Dr James Popple appointed Law Council CEO

30 June 2022—

Law Council

Australians deserve an independent and adequately resourced administrative review system

30 June 2022—

Law Council

Children deserve care, not the criminal justice system

23 June 2022—

Law Council

CDO regime should not be extended

22 June 2022—

Law Council

ATO Legal Professional Privilege Protocol

15 June 2022—

Law Council

Australia must address elder abuse

02 June 2022—

Law Council

Vale Sir Gerard Brennan AC KBE QC

01 June 2022—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes new ministry

27 May 2022—

Law Council

Law Council celebrates first Indigenous Supreme Court appointee

26 May 2022—

Law Council

47th Parliament must move swiftly toward referendum on Voice to Parliament

12 April 2022—

Law Council

Law Council calls on parties to commit to election policies that benefit all Australians

08 April 2022—

Law Council

Australia must work to ensure AHRC remains fully compliant with Paris Principles

05 April 2022—

Law Council

Law Council congratulates new FCFCOA appointments

01 April 2022—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes appointments to FCFCOA and AAT

31 March 2022—

Law Council

Young Australian Migration Lawyer of the Year 2022

30 March 2022—

Law Council

Firearms trafficking mandatory minimum sentencing undermines the rule of law

29 March 2022—

Law Council

Budget a missed opportunity to invest in justice

29 March 2022—

Law Council

No demonstrated need for Character Test Bill

17 March 2022—

Law Council

Justice gap must be bridged

07 March 2022—

Law Council

Policy to improve equity in legal profession achieves key target

02 March 2022—

Law Council

Survivor-centred justice requires funding

16 February 2022—

Law Council

Balance needed in visa cancellation decisions

10 February 2022—

Law Council

Parliament has opportunity to do more to protect older Australians

08 February 2022—

Law Council

Law Council supports statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy

04 February 2022—

Law Council

Further evidence required before extending intelligence agencies' powers

03 February 2022—

Law Council

Funding justice must be Budget priority

27 January 2022—

Law Council

Australia Day Honours

25 January 2022—

Law Council

Resignation of Law Council of Australia CEO

24 January 2022—

Law Council

Australian Government’s increased commitment to Afghan nationals a good start

24 January 2022—

Law Council

Bill will not prevent social media trolling

17 January 2022—

Law Council

Model definition of family violence aims to achieve national consistency

31 December 2021—

Law Council

2022 Law Council of Australia Executive

23 December 2021—

Law Council

National Model Framework to address sexual harassment in the legal profession

17 December 2021—

Law Council

Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement will enhance collaboration and mobility

15 December 2021—

Law Council

Climate Change Policy to guide legal evolution

10 December 2021—

Law Council

Time to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament

09 December 2021—

Law Council

Closing the justice gap for the missing middle

03 December 2021—

Law Council

The long-term costs of underfunding legal aid

27 November 2021—

Law Council

Law Council of Australia announces 2022 John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship recipients

27 November 2021—

Law Council

Criminal law specialist, Terry O’Gorman AM wins Law Council of Australia President’s Award

26 November 2021—

Law Council

Respect for Australia’s legal institutions

26 November 2021—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes FCFCOA judicial appointments

17 November 2021—

Law Council

Older Australians must be protected against abuse

16 November 2021—

Law Council

Consideration of raising minimum age of criminal responsibility doesn’t go far enough

05 November 2021—

Law Council

Report corrects perception of lawyers

15 October 2021—

Law Council

Appointment of judges to FCFCOA

15 October 2021—

Law Council

Law Council launches National Security Committee

09 October 2021—

Law Council

Law Council reaffirms its opposition to the death penalty

28 September 2021—

Law Council

Freedom of Information changes go too far

23 September 2021—

Law Council

Some concerns remain for the Law Council over ATO draft privilege protocol

22 September 2021—

Law Council

New program to bring more lawyers to the bush

21 September 2021—

Law Council

Appointment of FCFCOA Deputy Chief Judges

18 September 2021—

Law Council

Australian Young Lawyer Awards

14 September 2021—

Law Council

Use of technology for corporate meetings

27 August 2021—

Law Council

Amendments to Migration and Citizenship Bill places right to a fair hearing at risk

25 August 2021—

Law Council

Concern that recommendations to add crucial safeguards to surveillance bill were ignored

11 August 2021—

Law Council

Government to reinstate measures allowing for virtual meetings and electronic document execution

06 August 2021—

Law Council

National approach to prevent elder abuse needs to be a priority

06 August 2021—

Law Council

Closing the Gap: additional funding a step in the right direction

06 August 2021—

Law Council

PJCIS in agreement with the Law Council

02 August 2021—

Law Council

Federal Family Violence Orders scheme doesn’t have all the answers

25 July 2021—

Law Council

Excellent appointments to the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia

23 July 2021—

Law Council

Announcement of new Judge Advocate General for the ADF

14 July 2021—

Law Council

Law Council calls for more clarity about proposed family violence regimes

14 July 2021—

Law Council

2021 Mahla Pearlman Australian Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year

08 July 2021—

Law Council

Court shows sexual harassment will not be tolerated

15 June 2021—

Law Council

Time to strengthen the rights of older people

11 June 2021—

Law Council

Australian lawyers voice support for Samoa’s independent judiciary

09 June 2021—

Law Council

Secret trials need reform

30 May 2021—

Law Council

Legal profession leading change on domestic and family violence

26 May 2021—

Law Council

Concerns as Dr Yang Hengjun faces trial

14 May 2021—

Law Council

Call on Government to implement PJCIS recommendations

12 May 2021—

Law Council

Funding boost welcome for legal services supporting women and those experiencing mental health issues

06 May 2021—

Law Council

Law Council calls for expanded oversight by IGIS and PJCIS

30 April 2021—

Law Council

Caution recommended over criminalisation

15 April 2021—

Law Council

Indigenous justice announcements welcome, but funding for multi-faceted response needed

14 April 2021—

Law Council

Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody requires urgent action 30 years on

09 March 2021—

Law Council

Law Council supporting RRR communities

01 March 2021—

Law Council

Government must act on Royal Commission recommendations

16 February 2021—

Law Council

Family Court merger opposed by 155 stakeholders, including 13 retired judges

12 February 2021—

Law Council

Government moving in the right direction on Federal Judicial Commission

23 December 2020—

Law Council

Release of National Action Plan to Reduce Sexual Harassment in the Australian Legal Profession

10 December 2020—

Law Council

Human Rights Day: Isn’t it time to reconsider our mandatory, long-term immigration detention regime?

10 December 2020—

Law Council

2021 Law Council of Australia Executive

08 December 2020—

Law Council

Cautious support for Magnitsky-style legislation

07 December 2020—

Law Council

UWA law student, Sophie Coffin, wins 2020 John Koowarta Scholarship

07 December 2020—

Law Council

Cashless Debit Card far from the perfect solution

07 December 2020—

Law Council

Australian Young Lawyer Award 2020 goes to LGBTIQ+ inclusiveness advocate

07 December 2020—

Law Council

Human rights advocate, Stephen Keim SC, wins Law Council of Australia President’s Award

04 December 2020—

Law Council

Richardson Review: Law Council deeply concerned by recommendation to cut judiciary out of warrant approval

04 December 2020—

Law Council

Law Council raises grave concerns about lack of safeguards in new ASIO powers

03 December 2020—

Law Council

Let’s not rush important Bills through Parliament

29 November 2020—

Law Council

Family Court merger ‘undesirable’ for families, former Family Court Chief Justices say

20 November 2020—

Law Council

Put families over politics, abandon flawed family court merger

18 November 2020—

Law Council

Let’s talk about a federal Human Rights Act

17 November 2020—

Law Council

Unfair hike to FCC migration fees

13 November 2020—

Law Council

Law Council congratulates new Family Law Appointments

13 November 2020—

Law Council

Government should implement Renwick’s recommendations

02 November 2020—

Law Council

Time to revisit ALRC report to close the justice gap

29 October 2020—

Law Council

Data retention legislation needs more work

26 October 2020—

Law Council

We need movement on the Commonwealth Integrity Commission

23 October 2020—

Law Council

Dire Federal Circuit Court backlogs prove family court merger a risk to families, judges

19 October 2020—

Law Council

One-size does not fit all when SMEs face insolvency

16 October 2020—

Law Council

Law Council President, Pauline Wright, support to Bernard Collaery

16 October 2020—

Law Council

Public interest journalism deserves legislative protection

08 October 2020—

Law Council

Statement of condolence on the passing of Judge Guy Andrew

08 October 2020—

Law Council

Government provides funding to Launceston registry

06 October 2020—

Law Council

Courts win funding but wider legal sector misses out

02 October 2020—

Law Council

Caves destruction illustrates need for review and reform of Commonwealth legislation

01 October 2020—

Law Council

Calling on government to support a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons

30 September 2020—

Law Council

Welcome move by government to bring Australia closer to a permanent digital business plan

24 September 2020—

Law Council

Simplified insolvency processes welcome, but government must consult now to avoid unforeseen consequences

23 September 2020—

Law Council

A guide for lawyers to help with Elder Abuse released

18 September 2020—

Law Council

A shifting culture towards equal opportunity for women in law

11 September 2020—

Law Council

Law Council raises concerns about government's extension to temporary insolvency emergency measures

04 September 2020—

Law Council

ASIO’s extraordinary detention powers extended until March 2021

04 September 2020—

Law Council

Law Council of Australia calls for parliamentary inquiry into environmental bill

02 September 2020—

Law Council

Interim report lights way for tech to play greater role in corporate regulation in wake of COVID-19

01 September 2020—

Law Council

Vital safeguards missing from citizenship cessation laws

01 September 2020—

Law Council

ALRC Review: Law Council urges caution on changes to fundamental principles of criminal responsibility

27 August 2020—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes recommendations for sweeping changes to media freedom laws

20 August 2020—

Law Council

Over two years since NT Royal Commission and there has been limited progress for young Indigenous people

11 August 2020—

Law Council

Proposed legislation tars all in detention centres with same brush

04 August 2020—

Law Council

Australia a key player against human trafficking

31 July 2020—

Law Council

Justice targets are just a wish list

29 July 2020—

Law Council

Litigation funding for class actions promotes access to justice, but contingency fees are problematic

24 July 2020—

Law Council

Nationally consistent power of attorney laws key to mitigating elder abuse

10 July 2020—

Law Council

Law Council concerned government amendments to the ASIO Act are an overreach

03 July 2020—

Law Council

Government going too far prohibiting items in detention facilities

03 July 2020—

Law Council

Law Council expresses concern over AFP referral, calls for legal reform to protect journalism

01 July 2020—

Law Council

Law Council calls for electronic document processes to remain

01 July 2020—

Law Council

Funding certainty for legal assistance services from today

30 June 2020—

Law Council

Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement on China imposing security laws in Hong Kong

27 June 2020—

Law Council

Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement on Bernard Collaery

27 June 2020—

Law Council

Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement regarding sexual harassment in the legal profession

22 June 2020—

Law Council

Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement regarding Hon Dyson Heydon, AC, QC

19 June 2020—

Law Council

Law Council President, Pauline Wright statement on the rising costs of law degrees

18 June 2020—

Law Council

Announcement of the launch of free trade agreement negotiations with the UK a positive for the legal profession

15 June 2020—

Law Council

The Law Council urges against mandatory minimum sentences

15 June 2020—

Law Council

End to dual regulation of migration lawyers, necessary and timely

15 June 2020—

Law Council

There is merit in Magnitsky-style legislation says the Law Council

11 June 2020—

Law Council

Former Law Council president Morry Bailes AM recognised in Queen's Birthday honours

05 June 2020—

Business Law Section

Vale Paul Drum

03 June 2020—

Law Council

Statement on High Court ruling of unlawful use of force in Don Dale, by Law Council President, Pauline Wright

01 June 2020—

Law Council

Law Council concerned for Hong Kong

31 May 2020—

Law Council

Statement on announcement of new inquiry into domestic violence from Law Council President, Pauline Wright

20 May 2020—

Law Council

Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement on abject failure of domestic violence inquiry

19 May 2020—

Law Council

Statement on drop in the rates of youth in detention by Law Council President, Pauline Wright

14 May 2020—

Law Council

Law Council pleased to see legislation for Tracing app passed

13 May 2020—

Law Council

Statement on proposed amendments to the ASIO Act by Law Council President, Pauline Wright

12 May 2020—

Law Council

Safeguards needed in arrangements with overseas partners in digital era

11 May 2020—

Law Council

Law Council President, Pauline Wright, statement on the release of COVIDSafe source code

08 May 2020—

Law Council

Proposed constitutional amendments in Samoa concerning

08 May 2020—

Law Council

Funding boost will help front line legal services

05 May 2020—

Law Council

Law Council President’s statement on the COVIDSafe exposure draft

04 May 2020—

Law Council

Vale Mr Philip Selth OAM

26 April 2020—

Law Council

Tracing app has been released but privacy concerns still exist

26 April 2020—

Law Council

Family Court list dedicated to COVID-19 parenting issues important initiative to keep families and children safe

24 April 2020—

Law Council

Law Council calls on government to adopt core design principles when developing tracing app

20 April 2020—

Law Council

Privacy protections must be built into COVID-19 tracking app

20 April 2020—

Law Council

Call for release of pro-democracy leaders arrested in Hong Kong

16 April 2020—

Law Council

The Mahla Pearlman Australian Young Environmental Lawyer of the Year announced

16 April 2020—

Law Council

High Court decision highlights ongoing vulnerability

08 April 2020—

Law Council

Comments on the High Court judgment Pell v The Queen, from the Law Council of Australia President, Ms Pauline Wright

06 April 2020—

Law Council

Law Council of Australia President, Pauline Wright’s, statement regarding the death of the Honourable Stephen Thackray

23 March 2020—

Law Council

Time to think about contingency plans for your next AGM

16 March 2020—

Law Council

Appointment of Law Council Chief Executive Officer

13 March 2020—

Law Council

Contingency fees opposed by Law Council

12 March 2020—

Law Council

Delays and lack of resources lets down families

11 March 2020—

Law Council

Law Council Awards Young Australian Migration Lawyer of the Year

08 March 2020—

Law Council

#IWD time to reflect on work still to be done

04 March 2020—

Law Council

The principles of open justice must be protected, says the Law Council

03 March 2020—

Law Council

Law Council of Australia President, Pauline Wright, statement regarding biosecurity control orders

28 February 2020—

Law Council

Ending migration dual regulation a win for consumers

28 February 2020—

Law Council

Legal funding welcome but underscores crisis

19 February 2020—

Law Council

Independent checks on de-encryption powers needed

12 February 2020—

Law Council

Closing the Gap report show Indigenous input vital

11 February 2020—

Law Council

High Court decision natural outcome of Mabo

01 February 2020—

Law Council

Family courts need urgent funding injection says Law Council

07 January 2020—

Law Council

Australian legal profession support for bushfire victims

20 December 2019—

Law Council

Law Council calls for Australian Government to intervene to support ‘Nauru 19’

20 December 2019—

Law Council

Lawyers to warn clients of risks of crowdfunding

17 December 2019—

Law Council

LCA and AMA call on Australian governments to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14

16 December 2019—

Law Council

New funding for family violence victims is a drop in the ocean

05 December 2019—

Law Council

Parliament should reject flawed family court merger Bill

02 December 2019—

Law Council

Joint Statement – Resignation of CEO

01 December 2019—

Law Council

Act now to bolster government accountability and rule of law

29 November 2019—

Law Council

Regional and remote lawyers win Law Council President’s Award

27 November 2019—

Law Council

Removal of dual regulation to reduce costs for consumers

11 November 2019—

Law Council

Politicians should recognise mandatory sentencing will not make children safer

11 November 2019—

Law Council

Put safety first in family law, abandon flawed family court merger

01 November 2019—

Law Council

Uluru Statement should be respected

30 October 2019—

Law Council

Mandatory sentencing risks unintended consequences

24 October 2019—

Law Council

Report on identity-matching strikes the right balance

14 October 2019—

Law Council

Vale Justice Richard Tracey AM RFD QC, ‘a man of the highest integrity’

14 October 2019—

Law Council

Law Council backs push for increase to minimum age of criminal responsibility

11 October 2019—

Law Council

Gains being made though gender gap in barrister briefings remains, report finds

09 October 2019—

Law Council

Religious Discrimination Bill encroaches too heavily on other human rights

07 October 2019—

Law Council

Response to Hong Kong protests must be reasonable and proportionate

30 September 2019—

Law Council

Press freedom should not be by consent of Attorney-General

26 September 2019—

Law Council

Modern Slavery Act compliance guide welcomed by Law Council

23 September 2019—

Law Council

Family violence awareness training urged for parliamentarians

20 September 2019—

Law Council

Public interest advocate role would help protect public interest journalism, promote due process

20 September 2019—

Law Council

Law Council supports INSLM recommendation automatic citizenship loss provision be repealed

19 September 2019—

Law Council

Law Council of Australia President, Arthur Moses SC, statement regarding the family law system inquiry

12 September 2019—

Law Council

Press freedoms better protected by amendments to farm trespass laws

09 September 2019—

Law Council

2019 Australian Young Lawyer Award winners announced

03 September 2019—

Law Council

Parliament should not interfere with judicial discretion

29 August 2019—

Law Council

Consultation on draft Religious Discrimination Bill welcomed by Law Council

28 August 2019—

Law Council

Law Council of Australia statement regarding the arrest of Dr Yang Hengjun

26 August 2019—

Law Council

Medevac could cost taxpayers less, better aligns with international obligations, says Law Council

21 August 2019—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes INSLM review, public consultation into encryption legislation

15 August 2019—

Law Council

Proposed Don Dale site ‘flouts’ Royal Commission recommendations, affront to process

14 August 2019—

Law Council

National security laws should not unduly limit free press, says Law Council

12 August 2019—

Law Council

Get the balance right on farm trespass laws, says Law Council

08 August 2019—

Law Council

Tasmanians hurt by chronic legal assistance shortfall

02 August 2019—

Law Council

Citizenship stripping should rely on conviction by court, may be unconstitutional, says Law Council

26 July 2019—

Law Council

Protocol to provide balanced framework for Legal Professional Privilege claims

25 July 2019—

Law Council

Passing of TEO Bill sets dangerous precedent, undermines PJCIS

24 July 2019—

Law Council

‘Put national security above politics’: TEO Bill must go back to PJCIS to ensure effectiveness, constitutionality

20 July 2019—

Law Council

Law Council on the detention of Dr Yang Hengjun in China

18 July 2019—

Law Council

Put children first, abandon flawed family court merger

28 June 2019—

Law Council

Proposed citizenship stripping laws undermine national security, go ‘against grain of our justice system’

27 June 2019—

Law Council

Statement by the President

26 June 2019—

Law Council

Commonwealth, states and territories must lift minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years, remove doli incapax

25 June 2019—

Law Council

Unfair criticism and sexist attack on High Court Judges should not be tolerated

10 June 2019—

Law Council

Law Council questions the appropriateness of comments by the Deputy Chair of ASIC

26 May 2019—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes new ministry, looks to relationship of trust, honesty and collaboration

15 May 2019—

Law Council

Bipartisanship, consultation needed to develop effective national integrity commission model

14 May 2019—

Law Council

‘Adult watch houses no place for children’: Law Council

13 May 2019—

Law Council

Healthy lawyers, justice critical focus of Law Week 2019

05 May 2019—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes ALP commitment to establish Voice to parliament

26 April 2019—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes ALP’s First Nations justice funding package

22 April 2019—

Law Council

Further incident at Don Dale highlights NT Government’s longstanding failure to replace unsuitable facility

11 April 2019—

Law Council

Resourcing, consultation key to improve family law

05 April 2019—

Law Council

Additional Federal Court appointments welcome to manage increased caseload, extended jurisdiction

05 April 2019—

Law Council

Law Council’s Call to Parties focused on access to justice, strengthening integrity and legal profession

04 April 2019—

Law Council

Rejection of ‘deeply flawed’ Family Court merger plan a win for Australian families

04 April 2019—

Law Council

Livestream laws could have serious unintended consequences, chilling effect on business

02 April 2019—

Law Council

$20m funding increase, single national legal assistance mechanism do little to address huge ‘justice deficit’

01 April 2019—

Law Council

Fining companies based on annual turnover sets dangerous precedent

28 March 2019—

Law Council

One year on, Government fails to respond to ALRC’s Indigenous over-incarceration report

26 March 2019—

Law Council

NT Government’s ‘unacceptable’ Don Dale backflip fails young people and community

22 March 2019—

Law Council

Law Council backs appointment of Townsville judge following long vacancy

15 March 2019—

Law Council

Alleged terrorists should face ‘full force’ of Australian laws, says Law Council

13 March 2019—

Law Council

Full-time Townsville judge a must to serve community in need

13 March 2019—

Law Council

This week’s Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference to focus on issues of injustice, legal assistance funding

08 March 2019—

Law Council

Law reform, cultural change and honesty critical to combat sexual harassment in the legal profession

07 March 2019—

Law Council

‘Lives are being destroyed’ – legal assistance funding needs urgent review, huge budget boost

27 February 2019—

Law Council

Law Council calls for ALRC review of suppression orders, uniformity across jurisdictions

26 February 2019—

Law Council

Opposition’s legal assistance boost would help Australians access justice against banks, financial institutions

25 February 2019—

Law Council

Law Council welcomes five new court appointments

22 February 2019—

Law Council

AAT appointments must be transparent and merit-based

19 February 2019—

Law Council

Report highlights why ‘catastrophic’ Family Court merger must be rejected by Senate

14 February 2019—

Law Council

Flawed citizenship-stripping Bill shouldn’t be passed

13 February 2019—

Law Council

Police airport powers recommendations strike balance between security and human rights

12 February 2019—

Law Council

Law Council applauds Family Court appointments

12 February 2019—

Law Council

CIC vital but must uphold separation of powers

04 February 2019—

Law Council

‘Sweeping changes’: Focus on simplified laws, consumer rights in Banking RC final report

01 February 2019—

Law Council

Increased judicial appointment transparency and intention to boost legal aid funding applauded

31 January 2019—

Law Council

Law Council and NT Law Society support increase of NT age of criminal responsibility

30 January 2019—

Law Council

Law Council warns against handing Home Affairs Minister power to render Australians stateless

29 January 2019—

Law Council

UN must investigate Wang Quanzhang’s trial amid apparent breaches of international law

25 January 2019—

Law Council

Law Council holds ‘grave concerns’ for Australian detained in China

10 January 2019—

Law Council

Sex offender register consultation period ‘absurd’

09 January 2019—

Law Council

Cautious approach for sex offender register required, says Law Council

08 January 2019—

Law Council

Joint statement: Law Council of Australia and Law Society of Western Australia regarding imprisonment for unpaid fines

04 January 2019—

Law Council

Law Council of Australia’s statement regarding Neil Prakash’s citizenship status

31 December 2018—

Law Council

Law Council President-elect asks Foreign Minister to stand up to China and urge justice for detained human rights lawyer

13 December 2018—

Law Council

Law Council backs the establishment of Commonwealth Integrity Commission

13 December 2018—

Law Council

Increased religious protections supported, but would be better dealt with in a comprehensive National Human Rights Act

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

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

29 November 2016—

Law Council

Chief Justice appointment a landmark in Australian history

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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