Changing lanes in law
More practitioners switching practice areas or moving in-house as their priorities and perspectives evolve. What’s driving this shift – and what does it mean for…
By Angela Tufvesson - 21 min read
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
LawAccess NSW: the ‘brave and innovative’ experiment turns 25
This year, LawAccess NSW celebrates 25 years as the state’s primary ‘front door’ to the justice system, assisting a staggering 3.7 million customers since its…
By Henry Ea - 5 min read
Sydney Peace Prize embraces new life as an independent foundation in 2026
LSJ Online speaks to the Sydney Peace Foundation’s Executive Director about the Sydney Peace Prize and the foundation’s focus for the year ahead.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Family matters: 50 years of the Family Law Act
One of the most important pieces of legislation under the Whitlam government, it came at a time of great change in the legal and political…
By Wendy Yang - 21 min read
The dangers lurking inside dating apps
In Australia and internationally, dating apps like Grindr have been used for targeted attacks on the LGBTQI community.
By Cat Woods - 7 min read
Luxury brands, labour exploitation and sham subcontractors
As more Italian luxury brands are revealed to be – supposedly unknowingly – including illegal factories in their supply chain, the Milan courts are under…
By Cat Woods - 7 min read
Cryptocurrency and bitcoin: a changing regulatory environment
With the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency and crypto assets internationally, tax lawyers have to stay on top of reporting requirements on assets and transactions in…
By Cat Woods - 7 min read
International ruling highlights Australia’s climate obligations to Pacific neighbours
A ruling in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has highlighted Australia’s obligation to smaller nations affected by climate change and could open the country…
By Ethan Hamilton - 7 min read
The Epstein Files: where the law stands
The media has shown unbridled enthusiasm for covering a politically-charged tangle of conspiracy theories relating to Jeffrey Epstein. What does the law say about what…
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Could Australian legislation on drones be sharpened up?
Amid global pressure to spend more on military defence and offence, an Australian drone and counter-drone maker has expanded its business to Asia and Europe.
By Cat Woods - 7 min read