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LLG to pursue legislative change instead of intervening in Mazur appeal

Lawyers in Local Government will seek legislative change on the use of legal executives and unqualified legal staff in the delivery of litigation services instead of intervening in the appeal of the High Court’s decision in Mazur.
January 16, 2026
LLG to pursue legislative change instead of intervening in Mazur appeal

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