Generation Vape: Australia’s new public health crisis

Generation Vape, investigating vape use by young people, is revealing alarming findings. And there’s little regulation to address this.

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Journey into the LSJ archive

The year is 1986 – designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations and one of mixed emotions at home and abroad.

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Cleaning up the Climate Change Act

Australia’s climate change legislation needs reform, environment experts say, and this includes embedding a mechanism in the law to enforce assessment of climate impacts when…

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What the US Federal Trade Commission v Amazon case means for Australia

What the US Federal Trade Commission v Amazon case means for Australia, given it has less market dominance here.

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‘We are all tech lawyers now’ – the future of cryptocurrency

There are no specific laws in Australia governing cryptocurrencies, but introducing a regulatory framework may not be enough, given many platforms in the cryptocurrency and…

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Sam Bankman-Fried, Cryptocurrency Poster Boy Convicted On Seven Charges

Sam Bankman-Fried was once hailed as the poster boy for cryptocurrency, but the 31-year-old’s conviction in New York for fraud and conspiracy to launder money…

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People with disability more vulnerable to climate change

People with disability are becoming increasingly vulnerable as climate change effects worsen. Their inclusion and protection are at risk, and Australia’s First Nations people with…

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Prisoners’ mental health – a contradiction in terms?

A large proportion of prisoners suffer mental health challenges even before they are incarcerated, and prison conditions can make things worse.

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How law firms can support neurodiversity

There is growing agreement that supporting diversity in ways of thinking can benefit both lawyers and firms.

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The Racial Justice Centre: Making the invisible visible

Having experienced racism and discrimination in her own personal and professional lives, Sarah Ibrahim is determined to help ensure other people of colour, particularly women,…

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