LawAccess NSW: the ‘brave and innovative’ experiment turns 25
This year, LawAccess NSW celebrates 25 years as the state’s primary ‘front door’ to the justice system, assisting a staggering 3.7 million customers since its…
By Henry Ea - 5 min read
Circuit breakers: How justice reinvestment is reshaping Bourke
Bourke residents tackle problems in the town as they arise, rather than wait for them to grow. The idea is to intervene early and get…
By Jane Southward - 13 min read
Emojis under the spotlight
Emojis are entering court cases more and more – but are Australian courts are properly equipped to interpret them?
By Kate Allman - 9 min read
Radical plans for a hostile environment
As the Law Council of Australia reviews access to justice via its Justice Project, the UK’s recently released Bach Commission report recommends drastic action to…
By Julie McCrossin - 10 min read
At the coalface of a refugee crisis
Human rights lawyer Michelle Sanson has been working on the ground in Bangladesh supporting the safety, dignity and rights of Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in…
By Michelle Sanson - 9 min read
Should I stay or should I go?
Shaping international responses to climate change, disasters and displacement is a growing need, writes UNSW Professor Jane McAdam.
By Professor Jane McAdam - 9 min read
How to fight a war on drugs
As global momentum towards decriminalising drugs builds, Kate Allman examines the effectiveness of Australia’s drug laws.
By Kate Allman - 9 min read
Meet Kirstin Ferguson, the woman behind the #CelebratingWomen campaign
Read the inspiring career story of former lawyer, company director, ABC board member, author and founder of #CelebratingWomen Kirstin Ferguson.
By Kate Allman - 2 min read
An age-old issue
One of the most common but least talked about forms of discrimination has enormous costs for society as well as the targeted individuals.
By Lynn Elsey - 12 min read
The wellbeing road test
Law and professional services firms are constantly coming up with new strategies to keep their workers happy, healthy and motivated.
By Kate Allman - 7 min read
The beauty of boutiques
Small, specialised law firms are becoming more prevalent – and more profitable – even as the big firms continue to merge and consolidate.
By Dominic Rolfe - 7 min read