Law Council of Australia news

Women’s Legal Services Australia executive officer on why gender inequality is still a challenge

Women’s Legal Services Australia executive officer on why gender inequality is still a challenge

Lara Freidin believes that pro bono assistance from the profession can go a long way

Law Council of Australia calls for financial incentives to boost legal services in rural areas

Law Council of Australia calls for financial incentives to boost legal services in rural areas

Less than 10% of solicitors practise in regional, remote, and rural areas

Law Council of Australia criticizes newly passed Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Act

Law Council of Australia criticizes newly passed Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions) Act

There are risks in not providing ample time for consultation and scrutiny of bills, council says

New report highlights critical need to boost legal aid funding

New report highlights critical need to boost legal aid funding

Report shows $484 million in funding per year is required to meet unmet demand for legal aid

MinterEllison’s Melbourne managing partner to helm Law Institute of Victoria as president

MinterEllison’s Melbourne managing partner to helm Law Institute of Victoria as president

Matthew Hibbins will serve in the role until November 2024, as will the new deputy presidents