A recent meeting between the Queensland Law Society and its Nauru equivalent could see the two legal bodies collaborating more closely. QLS representatives, including CEO Matt Dunn, met Nauru Law Society’s President Barina Duburiya for the first time in September. Matt said the meeting was productive and involved an interesting discussion about the different complexities […]
The Society will launch a series of training sessions for members on emerging legal topics, ethics, and digital transformation in the justice sector. Stay tuned for upcoming programs and professional development opportunities.
In September 2025, Ms. Barina Waqa Duburiya, President of the Nauru Law Society, undertook a mission to Brisbane, Queensland, where she met with various legal organisations and professional bodies, including representatives of the Queensland legal community. The mission was highly successful, resulting in productive discussions and preliminary agreements on future cooperation, including training programs, knowledge […]
In August 2025, three Nauru pleaders successfully completed professional placements with leading law firms in Fiji. The placements provided valuable hands-on experience in client and case management, courtroom observation, and exposure to diverse legal practices within a regional context. This initiative, supported through regional collaboration, aims to strengthen the capacity of emerging Nauruan legal practitioners by offering […]
The Counsel Room used by members of the Nauru Law Society has been fully refurbished through the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with funding from the Government of Australia. The refurbishment included the provision of new office furniture, video conferencing facilities, a television, and other essential equipment to create a modern and functional […]
NLS President Ms. Barina Waqa Duburiya will represent Nauru at the Law via the Internet 2025 Conference (12–14 November 2025). This event focuses on improving access to legal information through technology and artificial intelligence, aligning with Nauru’s efforts to strengthen digital legal infrastructure under the NAIG Project.

