The Law Society congratulates Justice Janine Pritchard and Magistrate Paul Glass on judicial appointments
Wednesday, 12 September 2018 The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates the Hon Justice Janine Pritchard, who has been appointed as a judge of the Court of Appeal of Western Australia. Justice Pritchard will take up the position immediately. The Law Society also congratulates Paul Glass, who has been appointed as a magistrate of the…
The Law Society of Western Australia calls on the McGowan Government to reverse unfair budget cuts to its school education programme
Thursday, 6 September 2018 The Law Society of Western Australia calls on the State Government to reverse its more than $110,000 budget cut to the Law Society’s Education and Community Services, which include the Francis Burt Law Education Programme, Mock Trial Competition and Old Court House Law Museum. Law Society President Hayley Cormann said, “The…
The Law Society commends the Hon Justice Jeremy Curthoys following State Administrative Tribunal announcement
The Law Society of Western Australia commends the Hon Justice Jeremy Curthoys, following today’s announcement by the Hon Chief Justice Peter Quinlan that Justice Curthoys will sit full time in the Supreme Court of Western Australia from 1 November 2018. Justice Curthoys leaves his role as President of the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT), which His…
Justice Project Final Report Released: ‘Justice Impact Tests’ Among Landmark Recommendations
Thursday, 23 August 2018 The Law Society of Western Australia, as a constituent member of the Law Council of Australia, has been an active participant in The Justice Project, a national, comprehensive review into the state of access to justice in Australia for people experiencing significant disadvantage. It is one of the most extensive reviews…
The Law Society of Western Australia congratulates Peter Quinlan SC on his appointment as the 14th Chief Justice of Western Australia
Wednesday, 1 August 2018 The Law Society of Western Australia commends the Attorney General’s announcement today that Mr Peter Quinlan SC will be the 14th Chief Justice of Western Australia. Mr Quinlan SC is currently the Solicitor-General for Western Australia and a member of the Law Society. Prior to his appointment in July 2016, Mr Quinlan practised…
The Law Society welcomes introduction of targets for briefing female barristers by Commonwealth agencies
Monday, 2 July 2018 The Law Society of Western Australia welcomes the Commonwealth Government’s announcement that all Commonwealth agencies will be set specific targets to brief senior and junior female barristers from 1 July 2018. The Commonwealth Government has announced that amendments have been made to the Legal Services Directions, by which all Commonwealth entities are bound. The…
The Law Society welcomes State Government decision to keep Landgate in public hands
Wednesday, 27 June 2018 The Law Society of Western Australia welcomes today’s announcement by the State Government that it has rejected the sale of Landgate, opting instead to commercialise a restricted part of Landgate’s automated functions. The State Government has confirmed it will “retain ownership and oversight of the land titles register, and Landgate itself…
Family and Federal Circuit Court Reform Details Awaited
The Law Council was interested to learn of the Australian Government’s plans to amalgamate the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia, indicated by them as a necessary first-step toward resolving the crisis in our courts. The amalgamation of the two courts, would see a single point of entry for all…
The Law Society Partners with Edith Cowan University to Survey Lawyers’ Cyber Security Practices
The Law Society of Western Australia has partnered with Edith Cowan University on research into the cyber security practices of lawyers. Professor Craig Valli, Associate Professor Mike Johnstone and Ms Rochelle Fleming from Edith Cowan University’s Security Research Institute (ECUSRI) surveyed 122 Law Society members on their cyber security practices. The findings revealed: 11 percent…
Law Council Applauds Recommendation to Repeal ASIO’s Detention Power
The Law Council of Australia has thrown its full support behind recommendations by the powerful Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security to repeal ASIO’s detention power and revise its questioning power. “The Law Council has long argued that the current ASIO questioning and detention powers fail to strike the right balance between protecting the community while upholding the…
The Hon Wayne Martin AC, Chief Justice of Western Australia Announces Retirement
Monday, 26 March 2018 The Hon Wayne Martin AC, Chief Justice of Western Australia has today announced he will be retiring from the Supreme Court, finishing in his role on 27 July 2018. The Chief Justice was appointed on 1 May 2006 and throughout his tenure, among other things has been a strong advocate…
Law Society President Marks International Women’s Day with Keynote Address
Thursday, 8 March 2018 Hayley Cormann, President of the Law Society of Western Australia, addressed friends and alumni today at an event marking International Women’s Day at the University of Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus. Mrs Cormann, a Notre Dame graduate, took the opportunity to reflect on the challenges women continue to face in society…
