Protesting a pandemic: do we have a legal right?
When freedom of movement puts free healthcare at risk, and democratic rights clash with human rights – what comes first?
By Kate Allman - 5 min read
Do we deserve the right to disconnect?
In a time when working from home also means living at the office, can we reclaim the right to switch off notifications?
By Amy Dale - 4 min read
Taking Indigenous people off mute
We have all had to improve our communication while working remotely. So, why are Indigenous messages still being lost in translation?
By Trent Wallace - 3 min read
Making waves. How a surfing competition sparked a campaign for equal pay laws in sport
When news emerged that a Northern Beaches surfing competition paid women less than half the prize money of the men, the saga sparked outrage and…
By Kate Allman - 5 min read
A crime to call Australia home? The legalities of the India flight ban
Why an Australian passport is no longer a permanent ticket to ride to public health safety.
By Amy Dale - 4 min read
Salary transparency and quotas: will they solve law’s gender inequality woes?
As the profession strives for equity and equality, two ideas provoking debate are pay transparency and quotas for leadership positions. Could these lead towards more…
By Kieran Pender - 5 min read
Ride or die? The gig economy workers sparking an employment law crisis
At least five food delivery riders have died on Australian roads since September. Who should take the fall for such risky working conditions and a…
By Kate Allman - 5 min read
Journalism v Google
Should tech giants pay for news content? Or are news publishers attempting to tax the companies that bring them the most clicks? LSJ explores.
By Amy Dale - 5 min read
Lonely at the top
At least two respected Australian judges have passed in tragic circumstances in recent years. The deaths of Victorian Magistrate Stephen Myall in March 2018, and…
By Patricia Drum - 5 min read