Despite Australia’s significant recent actions towards combatting modern slavery through legislative and regulatory measures, there remains equally significant loopholes and a lack of penalties for…
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Fashion landfill is presently a 200,000 tonne disaster for Australia. Is mandatory legislation on reuse and recycling plausible?
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
While it has been legal for pets to fly in plane cabins for the last few years, it has not been allowed by any Australian…
By Cat Woods - 6 min read
Hybrid work is here to stay. So, what physical changes should firms make to offices to realise its full potential?
By Angela Tufvesson - 7 min read
Open justice is crucial to maintaining community confidence in courts and the administration of justice, but it is not an absolute principle. Intense public interest…
By Keely McDonough - 8 min read
Is doping in sport a law unto itself?
By Kate Allman - 9 min read
The Law Society Journal you’ve loved since 1963, reimagined for an evolving legal profession.
By LSJ Staff - 4 min read
While new legislative reforms in NSW hope to change the experience of survivors in the criminal justice system, community attitudes have a long way to…
By Keely McDonough - 9 min read
High staff turnover is a big problem for many firms, and the emergence of The Great Resignation is set to make it even more challenging.
By Angela Tufvesson - 7 min read
As COVID-19 vaccinations become mandatory in a number of workplaces, employment lawyers are being swamped with enquiries from individuals and businesses wanting to know where…
By Kate Allman - 8 min read
NSW may be newly liberated from COVID-19 lockdowns, but we have never been under such pervasive surveillance.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on how life and work is done across Australia. It’s also shaken up corporate governance.
By Sam McKeith - 6 min read
LSJ explores the dark side of a relentless pursuit of excellence.
By Kirrily Schwarz - 8 min read