Nazi symbol accused on parole when chemist wall defaced A magistrate has warned a man accused of painting a Nazi symbol on a wall his charge was serious and there were many sensitivities about racial vilification. AAP · Jan 16, 2025
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 · Nov 19, 2024
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 · Nov 4, 2024
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 · Oct 23, 2024
Legal Aid failed to keep staff safe from psychosocial risk: WorkSafe The legal assistance service has been issued an improvement notice. The Canberra Times · Jul 29, 2024
Potential 'oversight' may have contributed to inmate's death 'We are here to find the truth,' coroner says. The Canberra Times · Jul 8, 2024
‘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 · May 20, 2024
‘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 The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2024
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 · May 16, 2024
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 · Apr 29, 2024
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 · Apr 15, 2024
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 · Apr 4, 2024
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 · Mar 6, 2024
Psychiatrists to be examined on alleged killer driver's brain injury Question of whether alleged killer is fit to plead remains. The Canberra Times · Feb 20, 2024
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024 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
AAP · Jan 10, 2024 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 · Nov 21, 2023 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 · Oct 24, 2023 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 · Oct 23, 2023 Uber Eats driver requires stitches after 'irate' customer assault The offender became angry when his food was not brought to his door.
The Canberra Times · Jun 27, 2023 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 · Jun 23, 2023 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 · Jun 5, 2023 International agents behind Legal Aid cyber attack: A-G An AFP investigation into the November 2022 incident is ongoing.
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023 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 · Apr 30, 2023 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 · Apr 9, 2023 Calls for ACT govt to expand assistance to middle-income earners The calls were outlined in submissions to a parliamentary inquiry.