EU deforestation laws postponed: will amendments render it toothless?
Last month, major European Union (EU) legislation designed to halt rampant global deforestation was postponed by a year by popular vote.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Calls to stop lethal control of dingoes
Animal law experts and Indigenous leaders say there is a need for legal protections for Australia’s “villainised” dingoes
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
‘A modest proposal that means what it says’: Expert panel on the Voice
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 - 12 min read
Greenwashed? Australian parents take energy giant to court
Australian Parents for Climate Action have taken one of Australia’s biggest energy providers to court over claims of greenwashing.
By Ethan Hamilton - 10 min read
In the best interests of the child? The Family Law Amendment Bill
The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023, currently before Parliament, proposes significant changes to shared parenting arrangements in Australia.
By Avril Janks - 12 min read
‘An inconvenient report’: Government use of private consulting services
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 - 10 min read
LSJ explains: The Voice referendum
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 - 20 min read
Study confirms ‘rape myths’ still persist in sexual offence trials
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 - 10 min read
Meet the stars: Sheriffs of the Court in NSW
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 - 9 min read
Crude, cruel and unlawful: Robodebt Royal Commission findings
Robodebt unfairly made people feel like criminals, says the Royal Commission’s final report. A submission to the Commission highlights the legal flaws of a system…
By Ethan Hamilton - 10 min read
Class action to address sinister effects of tracking device
US attorney Gillian Wade is acting in a class-action lawsuit against Apple to address the ease with which the AirTag tracking device enables stalking.
By Cat Woods - 7 min read