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
Embracing human qualities is an increasingly valuable asset in the legal profession and here’s how to hone soft skills in your practice.
By Angela Tufvesson - 6 min read
Demand for free legal advice soared after the catastrophic bushfires of Australia’s 2019/20 Black Summer. One year on, lawyers are preparing to work in an…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read
COVID-19 has dramatically affected the graduate experience for young lawyers, but what does it mean for their future?
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 7 min read
While the skills and knowledge of lawyers remain key to success for law firms across the country, the role of technology in the legal profession continues…
By Sam McKeith - 8 min read
Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment to the US Supreme Court made global headlines. Across the Pacific, the elevation of a new justice to Australia’s highest court…
By Kirrily Schwarz - 7 min read
The key to the success of many law firms can often be found in their organisational culture. But building great culture inside firms is a tricky business,…
By Sam McKeith - 6 min read
It’s been a hell of a year, but it’s not all doom and gloom. LSJ sits down with three legal professionals to dissect how COVID-19 has…
By Floyd Alexander-Hunt - 8 min read
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
Corrective Services Commissioner Peter Severin takes LSJ on an exclusive tour inside Silverwater Prison.
By Paul Maley - 7 min read
As the economy takes a dive, law firms are finding ways to weather a slump in demand for legal services.
By Sam McKeith - 6 min read