Media Releases

Media Releases

The Australian Bar Association issues regular media releases on behalf of the profession. Below you will find the latest news, statements and media releases issued by the ABA.

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Legal Aid: Statement from ABA President Patrick O’Sullivan QC

The Australian Bar Association acknowledges the Federal Government’s recent $30 million injection to legal assistance services, to support families in crisis, but we believe it falls well short of the $200 million that was recommended by last year’s Produc.Read more

“Amend mandatory sentencing and watch Indigenous incarceration rates fall” says ABA President

Australian Bar Association announces agenda to reduce Indigenous incarceration rates..Read more