Climate litigation becoming ‘a modern trend’
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
Bell review puts in-house lawyers under the spotlight
The Bell review into Star Entertainment is a stark reminder for in-house lawyers that ethics must not be sacrificed to the interests of the corporation
By Sam McKeith - 7 min read
Lost in Translation
Recommended national standards have been introduced to ensure that interpreters working in the court system are able to maintain the high quality of service that…
By Francisco Silva - 15 min read
Can Australia’s housing crisis be solved?
Compared to the rest of the world, income inequality is not particularly high in Australia, nor is it getting much worse – until you include housing.
By Brendan Coates and Joey Moloney - 3 min read
The benefits of taking a proper holiday
Got some annual leave accrued? Taking a proper end-of-year break will do wonders for your stress levels
By Angela Tufvesson - 3 min read
Afghan women judges have ‘an ambiguous destiny’
Three of those women, who have sought asylum in Australia, share their stories.
By Cat Woods - 5 min read
Not all fun and games: the evolution of sports law
Injury, integrity, technology and TV deals are just some of the areas for a new generation of sports lawyers
By Dominic Rolfe - 12 min read
People with disability in the legal industry: time for an attitudinal evolution
Attitude adjustment often requires an examination of internalised ableism
By Giancarlo De Vera, Maria Markoulli and George Stribling - 6 min read
Opinion: Why are there no poor kids in the legal profession?
My own interest in this subject stems from personal experience, writes Professor Luke Beck
By Luke Beck - 5 min read
How much booze is too much during the festive season?
Here’s how to promote positive drinking habits.
By Angela Tufvesson - 4 min read