Public Sector

Law Council commends Australia’s revised strategy for global abolition of death penalty

Law Council commends Australia’s revised strategy for global abolition of death penalty

President-elect Elizabeth Shearer notes updates to policy goals, international advocacy methods

Human Rights Commission calls for national approach to racism data

Human Rights Commission calls for national approach to racism data

New report identifies gaps in data collection and recommends reforms to improve reporting

Tasmania Parole Board to undergo independent review of governance

Tasmania Parole Board to undergo independent review of governance

Review covers any presentation of inaccurate or unreliable AI-generated material in board matters

WA’s new anti-discrimination laws remove exemptions for judges, MPs

WA’s new anti-discrimination laws remove exemptions for judges, MPs

This is the most significant reform of WA equal opportunity laws in 40 years: Premier Roger Cook

Victorian Bar warns government fee cap will disproportionately affect women barristers

Victorian Bar warns government fee cap will disproportionately affect women barristers

Bar president says fee cap conflicts with equitable briefing policies and risks litigation outcomes

Reforms to accessible public transport standards come into effect

Reforms to accessible public transport standards come into effect

Changes aim to eliminate discrimination against people with disability