Flexible home learning and disability discrimination
A recent NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision considered disability discrimination in connection with home assisted education during the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Ben Fogarty - 7 min read
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict will change all future wars
Lethal autonomous weapon systems pose a threat to combatants and civilians alike. It is assessible and there are calls for its immediate prohibition.
By Lorraine Finlay and Patrick Hooton - 7 min read
It’s time to prepare for tougher modern slavery laws
The latest report on the Modern Slavery Act contains a number of potential reforms, which (if implemented) will impose tougher requirements on Australian businesses.
By Heidi Roberts, Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Kaitlyn Wilkins-Fraser - 8 min read
The NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act: Thoughts on the vulnerable
From 28 November 2023, all NSW residents suffering from terminal illnesses can legally request assistance from a health practitioner to end their life subject to…
By Marc De Leeuw - 8 min read
Positive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment
Recent amendments to legislation have introduced a positive duty on employers and businesses to prevent workplace sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation.
By Prabha Nandagopal - 7 min read
Removing the stigma: Access to family and domestic violence leave
Family and domestic violence leave aims to provide victims of family and domestic violence financial stability yet many are unaware of its existence.
By Kayte Lewis - 7 min read
New accessorial liability for solicitors under the Sex Discrimination Act and fresh obligations under Conduct Rule 42
Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act have had implications for the recently amended Rule 42 of the Conduct Rules.
By Penny Thew - 5 min read
Recent changes to the Conduct Rules: Anti-discrimination and harassment
Changes to the Conduct Rules make clear that solicitors are expected to conduct themselves to a higher standard of conduct than prescribed in any legislation…
By Sue Cohen - 3 min read
Mardi Gras 2022: Cause to celebrate LGBTIQ+ milestones
For Mardi Gras 2022, we take a look at some of the LGBTIQ+ milestones as a reminder of what has been achieved to date.
By James Skelton, Jennifer Dawes and Georgia Burke - 4 min read
Working with clients with disability: improving experiences in the justice system
Insights and practical tips for working with clients with disability & engaging with the Royal Commission.
By Oliver Moore - 6 min read
Modern Slavery Reporting: how have we faired and what’s next?
What we can learn from the results of the first round of Modern Slavery reporting.
By Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Heidi Roberts - 8 min read