Media Releases

Expanding access to metadata a bridge too far

2020 Media Releases

Lawyers must get better at educating the public about the law
14 January 2020

2019 Media Releases

I njured motorists lose as Government rejects CTP review recommendations
01 July 2019

CTP premium reductions don't make up for impact on injured motorists
23 May 2019

Gl obal report shines light on bullying & harassment in legal profession
15 May 2019

Law Society supports Chief Justice's warning on court funding
10 May 2019

Courts in urgent need of stable funding
26 March 2019

2018 Media Releases

W orking Group formed to develop anti workplace harassment & bullying strategies
18 October 2018

Law Society calls for greater investment in justice in State Budget
22 August 2018

Law Society award winners announced
10 August 2018

Mansfield Report highlights discrimination against psychologically injured workers
27 July 2018

Litigation Assistance Fund reaches $200 million milestone
01 June 2018

Law Society welcomes introduction of journalist shield laws
10 May 2018

Time to decriminalise sex work
09 May 2018

2017 Media Releases

Decriminalisation of sex industry is the best way forward
03 November 2017

100th anniversary of admission of Mary Kitson - SA's first female lawyer
20 October 2017

Repeat offenders law sends confusing message about crime prevention
12 October 2017

Australia should take the lead on abolishing the death penalty
10 October 2017

New child protection laws fail to put children's best interests first
06 July 2017

Extra funding welcome but won't fix crumbling courts
22 June 2017

Transparency needed on Land Services Group proposal
15 June 2017

Free legal advisory service during Law Week
12 May 2017

Budget submission calls for serious investment in justice
06 April 2017

Child Safety Bill fundamentally flawed
16 Feb 2017

What are your rights if you receive a Centrelink letter?
31 Jan 2017

2016 Media Releases

Date issued	Topic	Link
21/12/2016	Privatising Land Services Group a risk to consumers	View
16/11/2016	Little shop of horrors - potential pitfalls of business estate planning	View
04/11/2016	Law Society Presidents call on PM to reverse cuts to legal assistance funding	View
02/11/2016	New digital resource on revenge porn and cyberbullying	View
11/10/2016	Natalie Wade named Australian Young Lawyer of the Year	View
27/09/2016	Statement regarding adlawgroup	View
27/09/2016	Statement: Law Society supports call for investigation into Yatala incident	View
20/09/2016	Proposed laws have profound impact on vulnerable people	View
30/08/2016	Volunteer service helps people with legal issues	View
05/08/2016	Stalwarts honoured at legal awards night	View
08/07/2016	State Budget: Delay and decay in justice sector	View
06/07/2016	Justice must be a priority in State Budget	View
18/05/2016	Law Society launches Wills register	View
15/05/2016	Rally to end Legal Aid Funding Crisis	View
	Legal Aid Fact Sheets	View
	Case Studies	View
15/03/2016	Hidden cost of new compensation laws	View
22/02/2016	Health cure needed for Indigenous incarceration: AMA (SA) and Law Society	View
01/02/2016	National legal aid campaign highlights the thousands of Aussies turned away	View

2015 Media Releases

Date issued	Topic	Link
08/12/2015	CTP review must happen before MAC privatisation	View
26/11/2015	Free immediate legal help for bushfire victims	View
16/11/2015	Law Society provides clarification on workers compensation debate	View
26/10/2015	Law Society of SA votes in favour of gender based amendments to its Rules	View
22/10/2015	Law Society releases report on legal profession	View
19/10/2015	Q&A on new bike laws	View
07/10/2015	Statement: More local work is good for SA	View
06/10/2015	No shame in opening up about mental illness	View
21/09/2015	adlawgroup	View
04/09/2015	Law Society Award Winners	View
09/07/2015	Indigenous Law Scholarship announced	View
19/06/2015	Justice denied in State budget	View
18/06/2015	Law Society urges immediate review of CTP	View
17/06/2015	Law Society's budget checklist	View
16/06/2015	Law Society's position on provocation	View
19/05/2015	Cuts to Aboriginal legal aid a further blow to the needy	View
15/05/2015	Brutal budget cuts will worsen legal aid crisis	View
29/04/2015	Chan and Sukumaran's path to redemption will be remembered	View
28/04/2015	Law Society joins calls to halt executions	View
28/04/2015	Children's Commissioner a vital part of child protection reform	View
09/04/2015	Volunteer lawyers provide legal advice service	View
27/03/2015	Legal assistance announcement welcome, but more must be done	View
20/02/2015	Law Society seeks update on courts project	View
17/02/2015	Profession invited to gather in support of the Bali Nine death row inmates	View
16/02/2015	Law Society backs call for closing the gap targets	View
29/01/2015	Public Statement - The Law Society of SA opposes the death penalty	View
06/01/2015	Free immediate legal help for bushfire victims	View

2014 Media Releases

Date issued	Topic	Link
13/11/2014	MAC profit cold comfort for motor victims	View
28/10/2014	Law Society unveils plan for reconciliation	View
15/10/2014	Media Statement re ICAC/SAPOL	View
08/10/2014	Pyschological well-being in the workplace a focus during Mental Health Week	View
02/10/2014	New App on age of consent & sexting laws	View
05/09/2014	Geoffrey Robertson QC to speak at Centenary Dinner	View
04/08/2014	Law Society marks World War 1 centenary at historic site	View
28/07/2014	Children's Commissioner must have power to investigate	View
23/07/2014	Law Society supports Royal Commission into child sex abuse	View
02/07/2014	Freedom of press endangered by proposed surveillance laws	View
20/06/2014	Governments intention to privatise Compulsory Third Party Insurance	View
20/06/2014	Bail Accommodation Support Program	View
19/06/2014	Changes to CTP providers	View
08/05/2014	Pro bono legal advice service re-opens	View
06/05/2014	Former high court judge stands up for gender equality	View
30/04/2014	Mandatory Sentencing not the answer	View
08/04/2014	Victory for Outstanding Young Lawyer	View
01/04/2014	Government must act on privacy laws	View
06/03/2014	Society concerned about proposed mandatory imprisonment laws	View
06/03/2014	Non-compliant businesses put personal data at risk	View
07/02/2014	Law Society welcomes Victims of Crime boost	View
04/02/2014	Legal Group Mounts Fight for Victims Rights in SA	View
29/01/2014	More detail needed on workers comp policy	View
24/01/2014	Workers comp reform	View
24/01/2014	Appointment of new Crown Solicitor	View
20/01/2014	Free legal advice for disaster victims	View

2013 Media Releases

Date issued	Topic	Link
19/12/2013	Law Society welcomes privacy paper	View
18/12/2013	Law Society concerned about legal aid cuts	View
16/12/2013	Oversupply of law graduates must be addressed	View
21/11/2013	Legal profession supports inaugural Charity Day	View
07/11/2013	Super Tribunal one step closer	View
07/11/2013	Law Society welcomes the decision to scrap the cap	View
30/10/2013	Law Society concerned about mandatory sentencing bill	View
29/10/2013	Law Society President to take the lead on legal issues	View
26/09/2013	Law Society welcomes passage of Legal Practitioners Bill	View
19/09/2013	Law Society opposes proposed mandatory sentencing Bill	View
13/09/2013	Law Society supports planned revamp of courts precinct	View
16/08/2013	Law Society supports access to justice plan	View
05/08/2013	New approach needed to address appalling Indigenous detention rates	View
05/08/2013	Law Society winners announced	View
25/07/2013	Law Society welcomes appointment of a new Chief Judge Muecke	View
26/06/2013	Courts Dealt Another Blow	View
10/06/2013	Law Society receives prestigious volunteering award	View
07/06/2013	Society has mixed response to Budget	View
07/06/2013	Courts Funding	View
06/06/2013	CTP Executive demands answers	View
16/05/2013	Law Society opposes cap for self-education expenses	View
14/05/2013	Concerns over legislation to increase the Magistrates Courts Jurisdiction	View
08/05/2013	Aboriginal law students breaking barriers to education	View
23/04/2013	Young Lawyers honoured at prestigious awards night	View
03/04/2013	Law Society welcomes Royal Commission free legal advice	View
08/03/2013	Celebrating women in law on International Womens Day	View
06/03/2013	Law Society concerned about proposed mandatory imprisonment laws	View
04/03/2013	Legal Groups Score Wins for Crash Victims	View
04/03/2013	Gray Young Lawyer of the Year Award	View
31/01/2013	Law reforms needed to keep up with technology	View
29/01/2013	More detail needed on workers comp policy	View
23/01/2013	Society backs judges call for restoring penalty powers of Courts	View
11/01/2013	Media Release Law Society Welcomes Royal Commission Terms of Reference	View

2012 Media Releases

Date issued	Topic	Link
30/11/2012	MAC figures fail to support CTP overhaul	View
27/11/2012	Award winning journalist to lead Law Society Communication	View
25/11/2012	Legal Community welcomes review of CTP Scheme review of administration must be included	View
16/11/2012	When do we get an Independent Commissioner Agent Corruption	View
16/11/2012	When do we get an Independent Commissioner Against Corruption	View
08/11/2012	Making the innocent pay	View
30/10/2012	John White is the new Law Society President	View
25/10/2012	Lawyers' concern over proposed motor accident changes	View
24/10/2012	CTP Forum	View
17/10/2012	Proposed CTP overhaul 'unjust'	View
08/10/2012	Making the innocent pay	View
27/08/2012	Treasury fails to support legal infrastructure	View
25/06/2012	Law Society welcomes Chief Jusitce Kourakis	View
14/06/2012	AMA-SA and the Law Society appalled at treatment of SA prisoners with mental health needs	View
21/05/2012	Help - I need a lawyer	View
21/05/2012	Free community event this Friday at Supreme Court	View
09/05/2012	Law Society Will Awareness Day	View
12/03/2012	Changes to the Legal Practitioners Act	View
31/01/2012	Police Commissioner's Populist Attack	View

2011 Media Releases

Date issued	Topic	Link
24/11/2011	Former David Hicks Lawyer recognised	View
12/09/2011	Doctors and Lawyers Oppose Keys End of Life	View
06/09/2011	Habitual Offenders	View
31/08/2011	Time for independent review into road safety	View
18/08/2011	Delay in issuing licence disqualification notices causes hardship	View
02/08/2011	Local lawyer recognised for work with homeless	View

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