Recent cases and reform on the use of defamation to silence victims
Silencing through litigation—why Australia needs stronger protections for those reporting sexual misconduct.
By Regina Featherstone - 1 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 - 3 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 - 6 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 - 2 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 - 1 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 - 2 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 - 10 min read
Identifying and reporting on ESG risks in the midst of a pandemic
Discussion of four key areas that require the focus of organisations in order to meet ESG expectations and avoid reputational and financial consequences.
By Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope, Heidi Roberts and Sophie Uhlhorn - 2 min read
Human rights in 2021: Key considerations for Australian businesses
The international developments that Australian businesses need to watch in 2021.
By Abigail Gill, Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Kate Gill-Herdman - 2 min read
Unconscious bias: a persistent challenge for female lawyers
Unconscious bias and insights about how your firm can be a positive model for change.
By Heather Price and Errol Price - 3 min read
Why Bernard Collaery’s case is one of the gravest threats to freedom of expression
Why Bernard Collaery’s case is one of the gravest threats to freedom of expression.
By Spencer Zifcak - 6 min read