‘Genuine reform’ of National Redress Scheme needed, say lawyers
A report by the national audit office has deemed that the administration of the National Redress Scheme for survivors is only ‘partly effective’.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
What the new social media minimum age law means for teens, platforms, and free speech
With thousands of teenagers due to be removed from social media this week, questions remain around how the legislation is being implemented and what the…
By Ethan Hamilton - 7 min read
Why it’s time to embrace the trust account
There’s a perception that trust accounting is overly complicated, time consuming or simply ‘not worth the hassle’.
By Sharon Blake and Katherine Lau - 6 min read
Where credit is due: Karen Cox and protecting people’s financial rights
For decades, Karen Cox has been a fierce advocate for people living on the margins. After 25 years with the Financial Rights Legal Centre, she’ll…
By Karl Hoerr - 21 min read
Epic Games: digital platforms test Australian competition law
A battle of the giants that marks a turning point for competition law, exposing its strengths, limits and the need for digital platform regulation.
By Brent Fisse - 1 min read
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Meet the Specialist: Tim McDonald
LSJ Online asks Accredited Specialists why they embarked on the program and their advice to others who are considering applying. This month we speak to…
By LSJ Team - 3 min read
Film review: Nuremberg, Eternity
An impressive cast can’t make Nuremberg feel a bit outdated, and Eternity is an enjoyable witty afterlife romance.
By Francisco Silva - 7 min read
