A lawyer, a scientist and a venture capitalist share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities posed by neurotechnology.
By Allan McCay, Harikesh Pushpapathan and Tara Hamilton - 7 min read
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of more than 2000 Swiss women aged 64 and over who brought…
By Cat Woods - 6 min read
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
Australian legal thinkers may need to become activists to introduce a rights-based perspective in judicial decision-making. It’s a collegiate cause – and one well worth…
By Anthony Levin - 4 min read
Australia is the only democratic country without a comprehensive national human rights law. Even non-democratic nations have a charter or bill of rights, excepting only…
By Professor George Williams and Daniel Reynolds - 4 min read
Succession planning often ends up in the too-hard basket for small firms and sole practitioners, but there are many good reasons to prepare for the…
By Dominic Rolfe - 5 min read
The Opening of Law Term Dinner held at Parliament House on 1 February 2017, highlighted how it is the responsibility of all lawyers to ensure…
By Tom Bathurst AC Chief Justice of NSW - 5 min read
The number of people representing themselves in court is growing, with more than one in three people appearing without a lawyer in some courts.
By Dominic Rolfe - 7 min read
The year ahead will be huge for Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, with a controversial new US President and administration in office, ongoing conflict in Iraq…
By Julie McCrossin - 9 min read
The nation has unfinished business when it comes to how it treats Indigenous people and a treaty is just one important part of this.
By Stan Grant - 8 min read
Diversity is a key ingredient for successful businesses, yet Australian law firms remain culturally bland.
By Kate Allman - 6 min read
The power of social media is drawing in courts, judges and law firms, whether it is to recruit staff or to inform and educate the…
By Dominic Rolfe - 8 min read
Pro bono is a small but important element in addressing unmet legal needs, and the Australian Pro Bono Centre has released a new guide to…
By Jane Southward - 3 min read