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Case of double-murder accused ex-cop delayed until 2025

The case of a former cop accused of killing a Sydney couple has been further delayed as his new taxpayer-funded legal team scrambles to get across the evidence.

AAP

Taxpayer-backed defence for ex-cop on murder charges

A late change in legal representation by former police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been described as "regrettable" by a magistrate.

AAP

Law firms warn of exodus from criminal justice system in legal aid feud with government

The government faces mounting pressure to boost legal aid rates to stave off another criminal justice crisis

Evening Standard

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Legal Aid failed to keep staff safe from psychosocial risk: WorkSafe

The legal assistance service has been issued an improvement notice.

The Canberra Times

Potential 'oversight' may have contributed to inmate's death

'We are here to find the truth,' coroner says.

The Canberra Times

‘We start the day with 60 people waiting’: the lawyers helping the ‘never-ending list’ of Australia’s DV victims

Legal Aid lawyers who work in family violence say they are swamped – and even when they help someone, they know there are many more people waiting

The Guardian - AU

‘I couldn’t do it any more’: family lawyers quit amid burnout and pain of billing DV victims

Some have already left their practice and others are warning juniors to avoid family law because the system is broken

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Ten years and $200,000: the cost in Australia of protecting a child from an abusive ex-partner

Caroline secured full custody through the courts – but the experience was like ‘being a victim of family violence again’

The Guardian - AU

National Legal Aid calls for $300m funding increase to keep Australian women safe

Exclusive: Peak body unable to meet increased demand for family services as nation grapples with a crisis of murdered women

The Guardian - AU

What does a death doula do? Alua Arthur on her ancient profession

Death anxiety and end-of-life planning are all in a day’s work for a care worker who helps shepherd clients off this mortal coil

The Guardian - US

Major blow for ex-US fighter pilot's extradition fight

Former US military pilot Daniel Duggan will not be given extra time to prepare for an extradition hearing as he seeks funding to pay for his defence.

AAP

Detained pilot faces $800k bill for extradition fight

A lawyer for the United States has appeared in a Sydney local court to oppose pushing back an extradition date for detained pilot Daniel Duggan.

AAP

Psychiatrists to be examined on alleged killer driver's brain injury

Question of whether alleged killer is fit to plead remains.

The Canberra Times

Government 'unlawful' when it snubbed 'bare minimum' pay hike for Legal Aid solicitors, says High Court

The justice system is set to 'wither beyond repair' without proper funding, solicitors warn

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Man accused of neck stab wounding to remain in custody

A man accused of stabbing another man in the neck in Brisbane has made a brief court appearance following his arrest.

The Guardian - AU

Australian legal aid at risk of turning people away unless $484m extra funding provided

Exclusive: report commissioned by National Legal Aid says funds needed to prevent threat of ‘supply failure’, while means testing leaves ‘large cohort’ in need

AAP

New legal partnership aimed at reducing child removals

It's hoped a partnership between the Aboriginal Legal Service, Legal Aid and the NSW government will reduce the number of children in out-of-home care.

The Canberra Times

Uber Eats driver requires stitches after 'irate' customer assault

The offender became angry when his food was not brought to his door.

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Coroner seeking community information about 'suspicious' death

A direct line is now open for anyone with information about Nathan Booth's death.

The New Daily

Government announces review of legal aid agreement

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced details of an independent review into the way governments support legal services.

The Canberra Times

International agents behind Legal Aid cyber attack: A-G

An AFP investigation into the November 2022 incident is ongoing.

Tribune News Service

NYC Mayor Adams’ administration welcomed legal ‘clarity’ on right to shelter law for migrants with an eye toward narrowing it

NEW YORK - Mayor Adams’ former chief of staff told the Daily News he would have “welcomed” a legal challenge to the city’s handling of the right-to-shelter law in connection with the migrant crisis — a clear indication the Adams administration contemplated how the courts could potentially narrow the law’s…

The Guardian - AU

Legal Aid lawyers kept in the dark over damning report on terror risk assessment tool

Report casting doubt over use of VERA-2R tool in detaining terrorism suspects post-sentencing was not shared with state governments or Legal Aid

The Canberra Times

Calls for ACT govt to expand assistance to middle-income earners

The calls were outlined in submissions to a parliamentary inquiry.

ABC News

The other Perth Mint scandal: The Mickelberg brothers and the great gold swindle

Revelations aired by the ABC’s Four Corners about the Perth Mint have been startling to many, but it's not the first time the institution has been embroiled in a scandal.

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