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
There is growing agreement that supporting diversity in ways of thinking can benefit both lawyers and firms.
By Angela Tufvesson - 7 min read
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,…
By Jennifer Cowley - 10 min read
Animal law experts and Indigenous leaders say there is a need for legal protections for Australia’s “villainised” dingoes
By Cat Woods - 7 min read
At the Law Council of Australia’s webinar on the Voice, Constitutional experts identified the core issues lawyers should be aware of ahead of the referendum.
By Avril Janks - 10 min read
Australian Parents for Climate Action have taken one of Australia’s biggest energy providers to court over claims of greenwashing.
By Ethan Hamilton - 8 min read
The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023, currently before Parliament, proposes significant changes to shared parenting arrangements in Australia.
By Avril Janks - 10 min read
How will the upcoming Senate Inquiry impact private consultancies that provide services to government agencies, and government agencies’ future use of private consulting services?
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
In the lead up to the referendum, LSJ shares the perspectives of community members, campaigns and researchers on the core themes surrounding the inclusion of…
By Avril Janks - 17 min read
Sexual offence victims continue to face the perpetuation of ‘rape myths’ and invasive cross-examination during their trial, a study has revealed.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Inside the Office of the Sheriff of NSW: the people who hold the lead positions today, and the sometimes surprising history of the Sheriff’s role
By Mark Dapin - 7 min read