Speakman firms as favourite to lead NSW Liberals The state's former attorney-general Mark Speakman is the favourite to lead the NSW Liberals in opposition when the the party room votes. The New Daily · Apr 10, 2023
Mark Speakman firms as favourite to lead NSW Liberals Former NSW attorney-general Mark Speakman is the favourite to lead the state's Liberals as a new minister says its become a job no opposition MP wants. AAP · Apr 10, 2023
The Scott Morrison factor: could a federal seat shape the race for the NSW Liberal leadership? Mark Speakman is seen as a frontrunner for opposition leader, but he is said to be weighing a move to Canberra The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023
NSW women claim equal stake in Minns Labor cabinet Premier Chris Minns will have a cabinet including 11 women and 11 men once remaining members swear in to complete the first ever gender-balanced NSW ministry. AAP · Apr 4, 2023
NSW election: crossbench to push Labor on gambling reform as hopes of majority government fade Planning changes and environmental issues also put forward as priorities as counting continues The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023
After NSW election loss, Liberal party ponders a change of leader – and a possible change of direction Three unconfirmed contenders have emerged for the leadership; the decision will hinge on factionalism and ideas of ‘toughness’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023
NSW election results: Labor sweats on possibility of minority government as jostle for Liberal leadership begins Incoming Chris Minns government will have an interim cabinet sworn in as vote counting continues in key seats The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023
UN torture prevention body cancels Australia trip after refused access to detention, mental health centres Australia has now joined Rwanda as the only other country to have inspections terminated by the United Nations, after the international body was denied full access to detention and mental health in-patient wards in New South Wales and Queensland. ABC News · Feb 20, 2023
Second Kathleen Folbigg inquiry could be a test case for law reform in Australia A second judicial inquiry is due to resume tomorrow after hearing expert evidence that found baby killer Kathleen Folbigg and two of her children had the same genetic mutation. ABC News · Feb 11, 2023
NSW Coalition promises more magistrates, domestic violence sentencing review ahead of election Further promises to stamp out domestic violence are made by the government in the lead up to the election, with a sentencing review and a specific women's and family court all on the table. ABC News · Jan 29, 2023
$2m price tag on govt graffiti program A NSW government arts program that embraces graffiti has been praised by artists for embracing legitimate street painters and boosting the arts sector. AAP · Jan 18, 2023
Child welfare a focus of sentencing review The NSW government says it will review sentencing and bail guidelines after an inquiry recommended children's welfare be taken into consideration. AAP · Jan 9, 2023
Progress made in NSW DV reform A team tasked with reducing the number of domestic violence deaths in NSW says it is encouraged by reform achieved over the last decade. AAP · Dec 20, 2022
Govt settles north NSW native title claim A court has recognised the native title rights for Wibjabul Wia-bal in the Northern Rivers after more than a 20-year legal battle. AAP · Dec 19, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022 Defamation reforms: Australian media may not be liable for Facebook comments in future Attorneys general give in-principle support to changes including new innocent dissemination defence for intermediaries
AAP · Nov 30, 2022 Task force embeds NSW coercive control law A task force has been formed to get NSW judges, lawyers, police, frontline workers and members of the public up to speed with new coercive control laws.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022 Victims seek help from NSW attorney general over ‘paltry’ Catholic church abuse payouts State’s top legal officer is monitoring appeal against a ruling lawyers say has emboldened churches to limit compensation to alleged victims of dead paedophile priests
The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2022 NSW passes law to make coercive control a stand-alone offence in an Australian first Attorney general Mark Speakman said government could have spent years more in consultation but instead acted to ‘save lives’
ABC News · Nov 16, 2022 NSW parliament makes coercive control a criminal offence, passes lower house vote New South Wales becomes only one of a handful of places in the world to criminalise coercive control, as the bill passes the lower house.
AAP · Nov 16, 2022 'Historic': coercive control banned in NSW Coercive control is now a criminal offence in NSW, with the government confident the new law will save the lives of those affected by domestic violence.
AAP · Nov 14, 2022 NSW healing centre inspired by Grace Lynch A world-first residential treatment centre and place of healing for children whose loved ones have been murdered has been named after the mother of Anita Cobby.
ABC News · Nov 9, 2022 NSW government agencies legally required to report data breaches under proposed law Unlike other states and territories, NSW government agencies will legally be required to report customer data breaches like cyber attacks, if a new bill is passed through parliament.
ABC News · Nov 8, 2022 Neil Duncan child abuse sentence needs review, says Mark Speakman NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman will review case details of a man who sexually assaulted girls as young as 10.
AAP · Nov 6, 2022 NSW launches knife crime sentence review A review into the courts' response to gun and knife crime will ensure sentencing remains in line with community expectations, NSW's attorney-general says.
AAP · Oct 31, 2022 NSW survivors can access court safe rooms More safe rooms attached to courts are being established to allow vulnerable witnesses across NSW to give evidence without fear or intimidation.