Law Society of NSW welcomes Local Court's shift to therapeutic justice
The organisation acknowledges the shift as a 'potential game changer'
Source: thelawyermag.com
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The organisation acknowledges the shift as a 'potential game changer'
Friday, 31 March 2023
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