The November issue of the LIJ is now live! This month, the focus is on pets in family law. Explore how the law is evolving to recognise the place of pets in families and what this means for settlements and parenting arrangements. Inside, you will find: 🐾 An in-depth look at legal recognition of pets in Australian family law. 📝 LIV President Matthew Hibbins’ final column. ⚖️ An update on the County Court’s Commercial Practice Note. 🏥 A feature on the role of General Counsel at the Royal Women’s Hospital. Did you know? Members can read LIJ articles online, in PDF or in print: https://www.liv.asn.au/LIJ?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=20250808&utm_campaign=LIJ #LIJ (fb)

And just like that, an inspiring and thought-provoking National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference has come to a close. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to two days of powerful dialogue under the theme: Transforming Systems, Empowering Communities. A sincere thank you to our co-hosts, the Law Council of Australia and the Australian Pro Bono Centre. Day 2 challenged us to look to the future, with critical discussions on: ✅ The Future of Legal Assistance, mapping the sector's vision towards 2030 and strategising for sustainable Commonwealth funding. ✅ Crisis and Justice, from addressing the climate disaster legal response to rebuilding family law services in regional communities. ✅ Innovative Practice, exploring how to protect clients from technological harm, embed lived experience through co-design, and deliver culturally safe services from Australia to the Pacific. ✅ Reimagining Systems, culminating in a powerful call to use storytelling as a tool for truth, healing and profound justice transformation. This vital work is powered by collaboration. We extend our sincere thanks to our Day 2 supporting partners: Arnold Bloch Leibler, Wotton Kearney, and Barry Nilsson. This is just the start of the conversation. We leave energised and equipped to continue transforming systems and empowering communities. #AccesstoJustice #ProBono #LegalConference #TransformingSystems #EmpoweringCommunities (fb)