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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Two North Korean defectors shine light on the dark state of affairs in their country.
By Kate Allman - 8 min read