South Australia to get new Court of Appeal
The Marshall Liberal Government will establish a new dedicated Court of Appeal in South Australia, as a division of the Supreme Court.
Read moreBeefing up trespass laws to protect farmers
The Marshall Liberal Government has today announced new measures to better protect farmers and primary producers from trespass by animal activists and other protesters.
Read moreVictims' rights on show
South Australians who have been affected by crime can learn more about the support available to them at the Royal Adelaide Show, with the Commissioner for Victims’ Rights partnering with SAPOL in the Jubilee Pavilion.
Read moreSA Police 'bodycam' video evidence to be admissible in domestic violence prosecutions
New laws that allow police ‘bodycam’ video to be admitted to court as the evidence of domestic violence victims will come into effect tomorrow, reducing the stress of court for victims and potentially leading to more convictions.
Read moreVale Jan Ruff-O'Herne AO (1923-2019)
Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has today expressed her sadness at the death of World War II rape survivor, human rights activist, author and great-grandmother, Jan Ruff-O’Herne AO.
Read moreSupporting victims of institutional child sex abuse
More than 100 applications have been lodged by people on the basis they experienced child sexual abuse in South Australian institutions since the National Redress Scheme commenced operation.
Read moreSouth Australians warned: you're never too smart to be scammed
With Scams Awareness Week kicking off today and running until August 16, South Australians are being reminded that everyone is vulnerable to a scam.
Read moreNew laws to support park residents and owners
New laws aimed at better supporting people who live in or own a residential park have come into effect today.
Read moreCelebrating the best of Forensic Science SA
Scientists who spent over 100 hours processing and analysing materials found at a series of clandestine drug labs and staff who’ve brought their knowledge of forensic toxicology to the world are among those recognised at the annual Ross Vining Memorial Forensic Science SA Awards Ceremony.
Read moreLong serving legal practitioner appointed Master of the District Court
A distinguished legal practitioner with more than three decades experience has been appointed as the new Master of the District Court.
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