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Law Society welcomes restoration of funding for Employment Law Centre
Thursday, 29 June 2017 The Law Society of Western Australia welcomes the announcement by the State Government today that funding …
Read moreThe Law Society congratulates the Hon Robert French AC on appointment as UWA Chancellor
Wednesday, 21 June 2017 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates the Hon Robert French AC on his appointment as …
Read moreLegal profession warmly welcomes Professor Rosalind Croucher as AHRC President
The Law Council of Australia has welcomed the appointment of Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM as the next President of …
Read moreLegal profession sets out core principles and commitments on human rights, as international spotlight shines on nation
Friday, 16 June 2017 The Law Council today launched its Policy Statement on Human Rights and the Legal Profession, laying …
Read moreRecommendations in new elder abuse report should trigger decisive Government action
A new incident response scheme for aged care should be introduced, and many of the other key recommendations of the …
Read moreProposed new powers over AAT on citizenship decisions risks undermining vital checks and balances
Thursday, 15 June 2017 The expansion of the Immigration Minister’s power to overrule independent citizenship decisions made by the AAT …
Read morePolitical attacks on the courts a very worrying trend
Tuesday, 13 June 2017 The Law Council, speaking on behalf of the Australian legal profession, is calling for an end …
Read moreCOAG must prioritise risk assessment tools used for parole and bail
Friday, 9 June 2017 The Law Council of Australia today called on COAG to give high priority to developing superior …
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