Who is making our laws? The separation of powers in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic response has shone a light on modern lawmaking. It’s raising questions about human rights, parliamentary spending, and public policy.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read
What works when policing a pandemic?
As COVID-19 has surged around the globe, the only things matching its pace have been countless new laws and regulations being enacted to control it….
By Paul Maley - 7 min read
Secret’s out: The truth about Australian privacy law
A string of groundbreaking complaints is shining a light on privacy. Australia is being left behind in the information age.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read
Class actions and litigation funding: the new state of play in Australia
In June, Victoria became the first Australian jurisdiction to allow contingency fees in class actions. Experts are split as to what impacts the move will…
By Katie Walsh - 7 min read
Opinions on high
Media commentary surrounding the Australian High Court appears to have surged in 2020. Controversial decisions such as the Indigenous “aliens” case and overturned Pell conviction…
By Kate Allman - 7 min read
Heads in the cloud: the future of law school learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed huge challenges for the university sector, with many law schools struggling to stay afloat as international student numbers drop off…
By Katie Walsh - 7 min read
How do you really change a workplace culture?
Toxic cultures are still far too common in law firms, but experts advise that prevention is better than cure when it comes to tackling poor…
By Catherine Fox - 7 min read
Bail out: criminal courts face uphill battle
The criminal justice system almost ground to a halt in recent months. It has caused delays so severe that human rights questions are being raised.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read
Riding the wave of change
The legal profession has experienced a lot of ups and downs since the outbreak of COVID-19. It’s a mixture of camaraderie and concern as the…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 6 min read
All out to sea
Many of the most severe restrictions imposed in the COVID-19 pandemic relate to overseas arrivals and border control. Currently, the most fatal cluster of cases…
By Amy Dale - 7 min read
Spotlight on religious discrimination
Australian human rights law depends heavily on the protections provided in anti-discrimination legislation. But what happens if that law is turned on its head?
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read