How incarceration turned a silent prisoner into a voice for reform
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The Olympics’ transgender athlete ban is a legal and moral minefield
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed it is introducing a controversial new policy that will ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s events.
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AML/CTF Tranche 2 Reforms: introducing AUSTRAC’s Program Starter Kits
With the expansion of obligations to new professional sectors and industries in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act), legal practitioners are…
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Homelessness as a social and legal issue
The rising cost of living and housing crisis in New South Wales are putting greater pressure on individuals and families. As a profession, what can…
By Wendy Yang - 7 min read
The reasoning and implications behind the US Supreme Court’s landmark tariff ruling
A seismic judgment finds Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ unlawful, highlighting his constitutional limits and foreshadowing future challenges in international trade law.
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Closing the gender leadership gap in law
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Film review: I Swear (plus ticket giveaway)
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