Legal News Sydney

January 1, 2026
Are Domestic Violence Laws Strong Enough in Australia

The domestic violences laws in Australia are not strong enough to fully address the issue. one in four women and one in fourteen men experienced intimate partner violence since age 15 have...

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December 31, 2025
Benefits and Challenges of Virtual Courtrooms

Since the COVID pandemic, contemporary forms of technologies have revolutionized many aspects of society, one of these being the legal profession. In particular, “virtual courtrooms” (or electronic hearings) have become popularized after...

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December 26, 2025
Work Experience: Student Reflection

My week at Freedman and Gopalan has given me an incredibly valuable insight into the daily operations of a legal firm and what it means to work in a professional environment. Through...

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December 24, 2025
Domestic Violence Increases During the Holidays

Domestic violence is an ongoing problem in Australia with around 1 in 4 women (23%) and 1 in 14 men (7.3%) having experienced violence by an intimate partner since age 15. The...

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December 18, 2025
What are the implications of changing your name?

Whether it is taking on your partner’s last name or wanting to legalise your nickname, below are the implications of changing your name.   Documentation Changing your name means that you must...

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December 16, 2025
Parenting Arrangements During Christmas Time

The Christmas and holiday season is often a joyful occasion however, it can be stressful and difficult for separated families who are co-parenting their children. Currently, there is no statute in New...

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December 11, 2025
Defamation on Social Media

With the rapid expansion of social media use throughout not only Australia, but the rest of the world, social media platforms have become one of the most common places that defamatory materials...

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December 5, 2025
How will the social media ban affect young Australians?

The contentious social media ban for under-16s in Australia, is set to come into action on the 10th of December 2025. With this date approaching, it is vital to understand what this...

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November 14, 2025
Work Experience: Student Reflection

My work experience week at Freedman and Gopalan was filled with laughs, learning and working. I had so much fun, from the moment I stepped through the glass doors I felt included,...

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