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More Canberrans eligible for ACT Drug and Alcohol Court

Under new ACT laws, more people with lower sentences will be eligible for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Orders as an alternative to prison.

Blumers Lawyers profile: Chris Gribble

Chris Gribble is a heavy hitter in developing case strategies for clients to achieve the best possible results out of life’s most challenging times.

Blumers Lawyers profile: Kathryn Day

Kathryn Day has been practising law since October 2021, quickly earning the trust of everyday Canberrans with her warm guidance through the most challenging times.

Blumers Lawyers: ‘Here for 22 years, here for 22 more’

Between the two of them, directors of Blumers Personal Injury Lawyers, Mark and Noor, have almost 64 years of law practice under their belts.

ACT Law Week 2022

Check out the Canberra region’s leading legal firms in this special Law Week advertising feature to see how they can assist you.

Greenway man charged after Curtin burglary

A Greenway man has been charged with burglary at the ACT Magistrates Court today after being arrested in Curtin yesterday.

GreenLaw founder Annika Reynolds’ ‘has hope for the future’

Founding GreenLaw while still at ANU, Annika Reynolds is focused on empowering the next generation to be integral within climate action.

Police disappointed bail laws reform rejected

The ACT Government this afternoon rejected the Canberra Liberals’ call to reform the Territory’s bail laws (Bail Act 1992), arguing it mischaracterised the bail system and violated human rights.

ACT to raise minimum age of criminal responsibility

Should fifth and sixth graders go to jail? Not if the ACT government raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14.

Why raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility?

The ACT Government intends to divert children under 14 from the criminal justice system and change the trajectory of their lives.

Free legal service for disadvantaged Canberrans seeks government support

Canberra Community Law (CCL) has provided free legal services for almost 35 years – but seeks $550,000 from the ACT Government to survive.

ACT Law Week 2021 feature

This year, ACT Law Week events will be held from Monday 10 to Saturday 15 May. Check out the Canberra region’s leading legal firms.

ACT should have right to vote on euthanasia, politicians argue

The ACT and the Northern Territory have been barred from voting on voluntary assisted dying (euthanasia) for 25 years.

Zed Seselja re-endorsed as Liberal candidate for next election

ACT Senator Zed Seselja could be heading for a fourth term. Mr Seselja was re-endorsed as the Canberra Liberals Senate candidate in the next election at the local branch’s pre-selection meeting on Sunday (22 November).

Assault laws pass to protect all frontline workers

New assault laws protecting police officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency services staff and corrections officers in the ACT passed today.

Canberra Lawyers | Law feature

This week, 11-16 May, marks ACT Law Week. Although Law Week events have been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the community’s demand for legal services is constant and law...

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