Fiona McLeod news

In the first "Justice State of the Nation," the president also outlines how the council will act in the next 12 months read more

The post brings with it a responsibility to be “guardian of the public trust,” says Law Council of Australia read more

With the “yes” vote confirmed, legislation must be swiftly introduced to legalise marriage equality, the Law Council says read more

The 29-year-old is an “incredibly dynamic and accomplished young lawyer,” says Law Council president read more

The inclusions in bills to be debated this week could have life-shattering unintended consequences, says law body read more

Voting begins on 12 September read more

Norton Rose Fulbright acts on major Qube deal... Mayer Brown JSM hires former securities regulator... read more

The top lawyer has led nine significant law reform inquiries as ALRC president read more

The nation’s top body for lawyers implements the policy as Australia seeks a seat at the UN Human Rights Council read more

The proposal to give the immigration minister veto over citizenship decisions made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal undermines vital checks and balances, the Law Council says read more