In an interview with SBS News ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), former High Court justice Michael Kirby says transgender people are on the front line of Australia’s fight for equality.

Defence lawyers and the Law Council of Australia argue that the High Court must examine whether the AN0M app, used in Operation Ironside, set a dangerous precedent.

The 2024 Law Council of Australia Gala Dinner celebrated the year’s achievements and legal advocacy, with speeches from key figures including President Greg McIntyre SC, Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC, and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC MP. Highlights included the announcement of an $800 million funding boost for legal assistance, the presentation of the President’s Award to solicitor Peter O’Brien, and the awarding of the John Koowarta Scholarship to law student Christine Conn.

Peter O’Brien, a solicitor known for his unwavering commitment to justice and advocacy for disadvantaged communities, was honoured with the 2024 Law Council of Australia President’s Award for his decades-long contributions to legal aid, high-profile human rights cases, and the mentoring of future legal professionals.

Law Council President Greg McIntyre SC joined international counterparts and bar leaders from over 60 law societies and bar associations around the world to attend the Opening of the Legal Year in London.

The Law Council held a roundtable that brought together a number of senior policy makers and select civil society representatives to discuss the recommendations of the National Children’s Commissioner’s report ‘Help Way Earlier!’