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Attorney General

Ground-breaking approach for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in care proceedings

A new approach to Children’s Court matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families involved in care proceedings has commenced in Dubbo.

Attorney General

Applications open for two new members of NSW Sentencing Council

NSW Attorney General Michael Daley is calling for applications from people who would like to be considered for appointment to the NSW Sentencing Council.

Attorney General

Kate Eastman AM SC appointed Commissioner of NSW Law Reform Commission

Experienced employment law specialist Katherine (Kate) Eastman AM SC has been appointed a part-time Commissioner of the NSW Law Reform Commission for a three-y

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Attorney General

Website launched to raise community awareness of coercive control in domestic violence

A new website on coercive control has been launched by the NSW Government to help raise awareness and educate the public about this abuse, which is a known pre

Attorney General

Two new judges appointed to NSW District Court

Sydney senior barristers Paul McGuire SC and Greg Waugh SC have been appointed judges of the District Court of NSW, bringing many years of skill and expertise

Attorney General

Three new magistrates for NSW Local Court

Three lawyers with extensive experience across a range of legal areas have been elevated to the bench of the NSW Local Court.

Attorney General

New law banning religious vilification passes NSW Parliament

Landmark legislation to prohibit religious vilification passed NSW Parliament today.

Attorney General, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

NSW Government takes steps to improve justice outcomes for victim-survivors of child sexual assault

The NSW Government acknowledges community concern about the use of good character as a mitigating factor in sentencing for some child sexual offences and the i

Attorney General

NSW Government commissions review of anti-discrimination law

The Minns Labor Government is fulfilling another election commitment, referring the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to the NSW Law Reform Commission for review.

Attorney General

56 new sheriffs to support courts and keep law and order

Three classes of new probationary sheriff’s officers have successfully completed the Sheriff Office Recruitment Training Course and are ready to embark on a fu

Last updated:

20 Jan 2025