Bill Shorten to move private member’s bill on same-sex marriage
Labor leader will put forward bill, seconded by Tanya Plibersek, seeking to capitalise on resurgence of support following Irish referendum Source: Bill Shorten to move …
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May 25 is International Missing Children’s Day
IT HAS been almost a year and a half since Patricia Nunez last saw her two boys. May 25 is International Missing Children’s Day. For …
Women and children lose in shake-up of legal aid funding (The Australian)
Thousands of women and children experiencing domestic violence in NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania are set to miss out on vital assistance for family …
Budget ignores legal aid shortage (via Lawyers Weekly)
The 2015 Federal Budget does not include assistance for the legal aid sector despite repeated calls from the profession to address “chronic underfunding”. The National …
States renew push for single system regulation of legal profession | The Australian
NSW and Victoria will engage in a fresh round of lobbying to urge other states and territories to sign up to uniform laws for regulating …
Why divorce ceremonies and ‘conscious uncoupling’ are all the rage
Inspired by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s ‘conscious uncoupling’, divorce ceremonies are growing in popularity, at least according to celebrant Jennifer Cram. RN …
How to Stay Married to a Lawyer
What are the challenges that come with marrying a lawyer and maintaining a happy marriage with a lawyer? Are there special rules or considerations when …