Pleasing to see prisoner re-offending in SA drop by 15% since the Dept of Correctional Services implemented the 10by20 program to increase rehabilitation services & vocational support for prisoners. More needs to be done but this shows momentum in the right direction

A reminder that flood affected people can access free legal help from Community Legal Centres (SA) Community Justice Services SA, and can also attend free information sessions on making insurance claims. tinyurl.com/2uv26ts9

Statement re the historic introduction of a First Nations Voice to SA Parliament

The law needs to change to accommodate e-scooters, but issues such as registration, insurance & speed limits will need careful consideration. Read our analysis on traffic law reform to enable private e-scooter use tinyurl.com/SALawSociety

Reforms, especially those that affect fundamental democratic rights or that increase penalties sixty-fold, should not be rushed through Parliament without public scrutiny, including as to whether they are proportionate and justified.

Speaking to Julian Schiller on ABC Radio Adelaide just after 5pm to speak about the rushed introduction of protest laws in SA.

This morning I spoke to @1395FIVEaa's Matthew Pantelis about some of our concerns with the expanded Declared Public Precincts regime. omny.fm/shows/evenings…

With all the noise around the Voice referendum, we’ve gone back to basics with a refresher on the purpose of the Constitution, the referendum voting process, and how the proposed Voice to Parliament would fit within our system of governance. ow.ly/tmU450PNAF8

One of the most significant & consequential reforms in SA - the Succession Act - passed Parliament on Thursday, with major implications for will-makers and beneficiaries. Learn about the reforms in our special "Wills & Estates" edition of The Bulletin. bulletin.lawsocietysa.asn.au

The State Government's latest criminal law reform proposals are complex and will need thorough analysis & consultation. Read my comments on these proposals and my agenda for 2024 as Law Society President. lssa.informz.net/informzdataser…

Good to see our budget submission attracting public attention, including with respect to improving Court facilities and the topic of a building tribunal. indaily.com.au/news/adelaide/…

Australia’s legal profession has today published an open letter to key Commonwealth state and territory ministers, aimed at ensuring every member of our community can access legal support in times of need. Read media release here: lawcouncil.au/media/media-re… #A2J4ALL #auslaw

Statement on raising the age of criminal responsibility

Statement on termination of pregnancy laws in South Australia: lssa.informz.net/informzdataser…

Analysis: Proposed national laws to ban social media for children under 16 would include: 🔸Positive duty on social media to restrict access 🔸Exemptions for low-risk social media 🔸"Age assurance" technologies 🔸eSafety Commissioner to enforce laws tinyurl.com/jn25ecu2

My two cents’ worth on how we can legalise privately owned e-scooters and e-bikes. Striking a balance between embracing alternative transport while minimising carnage on the roads. lawsocietysa.asn.au/Bulletin/Conte…