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Law Society congratulates Rick O’Brien on Family Court appointment
The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates Rick O’Brien on his appointment as a Judge of the Family Court of …
Read moreLaw Society supports gender equality across the legal profession
The Law Society sees the promotion of gender equality across the legal profession, including in our State’s Judiciary, as an …
Read moreLaw Society calls on Government to replace Supreme Court Judges
The Law Society of Western Australia is concerned by the Government’s announcement that Justice Ralph Simmonds will not be replaced …
Read moreLaw Society welcomes support programme for Aboriginal people in custody
The Law Society of Western Australia welcomes the recent announcement by the State Government of a new programme to reduce …
Read moreCommittee report on Counter-Terrorism Bill welcome, however concerns remain
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security’s (PJCIS) report on the Counter-Terrorism Bill 2015 is a welcome step, but …
Read moreKate Jenkins an ideal candidate for Sex Discrimination Commissioner
The following statements can be attributed to Stuart Clark AM, President, Law Council of Australia: On behalf of the Australian …
Read moreLaw Council regarding reports that a lack of pension access is affecting the retention and recruitment of federal judges
The following statements can be attributed to Stuart Clark AM, President, Law Council of Australia: It is vital that federal …
Read moreReal efforts to close the gap must prioritise action on Indigenous imprisonment
The Law Council of Australia has welcomed the Prime Minister’s national ‘Close the Gap’ statement, while emphasising that urgent action …
Read moreTPP provisions a boon for the Australian legal profession
The Law Council of Australia has welcomed the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) noting it contains numerous advantageous …
Read moreLaw Society congratulates Michael Gething on appointment as District Court Judge
The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates Michael Gething on his appointment as a Judge of the District Court of …
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