We are delighted to report that the Panel’s National Co-ordinator, Shatha Hamade, was announced by the Law Council of Australia on Friday 21 September in Adelaide as Australian Young Lawyer of the Year 2012.

It is a singular achievement, and reflects Shatha’s dedication and unique abilities.

It is also a sign of how the animal legal justice issue is becoming more widely recognised within the legal profession.

Congratulations Shatha!