Toeing the (on)line in defamation law reform
Australia’s defamation laws were written in 2005, when today’s newspaper was tomorrow’s fish-and-chip wrapper. They went out of date almost immediately, so where do we…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read
No diversity without disability
Read the success stories of three lawyers with disabilities; including a Paralympian, a fashion designer and a former Chair of a UN Committee.
By Amy Dale and Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 8 min read
Where there’s a will (there’s a legal dispute)
If high-profile estate cases can teach us anything, it’s that where there’s a will, there is often a day in court.
By Amy Dale - 8 min read
Forgotten faces. The legal status of Australia’s missing persons
About 38,000 people are reported missing in Australia every year. Now a new British law is prompting advocates to say it’s time for change.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 8 min read
The ‘hidden crime’: slavery in Australia in 2019
It’s the crime we look at but don’t see: here’s what slavery looks like in Australia in 2019.
By Amy Dale - 8 min read
Tea with a trailblazer
LSJ’s Kate Allman scores an exclusive interview with former Court of Appeal President Margaret Beazley.
By Kate Allman - 9 min read
The hidden workplace hazard
What’s next after #MeToo for lawyers? Experts say bullying could be the most dangerous workplace hazard.
By Kate Allman - 9 min read
Taking on the trauma
A court reporter suffering vicarious trauma has successfully sued her employer. Will the case set a precedent for lawyers at risk?
By Amy Dale - 7 min read
Building diversity in the legal profession
More law firms are making diversity and inclusion a priority, but success requires establishing a business case, a considered approach, and strong leadership.
By Sam McKeith - 6 min read
The storm around suppression orders
Suppression orders are intended to keep matters out of the news, but a string of recent events means the orders themselves are making headlines.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 9 min read
The burnout profession
Burnout has become a hot topic for professionals in 2019 and millennials are not the only employees at risk. Lawyers of all ages are being…
By Kate Allman - 8 min read