Allegations made in respect of Connect Global
An importance notice for criminal law practitioners.
By LSJ Staff - 1 min read
Experts examine ‘seismic shifts’ proposed to family law system
A panel of family law experts has weighed in on the recommendations put forward by a national review of Australia’s family law system.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Largest-ever study reveals disturbing rates of bullying and harassment in law
A global survey by the International Bar Association has revealed shocking rates of bullying and sexual harassment among lawyers.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Year 101: What next for women in law?
It is 101 years since Australian women won the right to practise law in NSW, but barriers to gender equality remain.
By Scarlet Reid - 1 min read
Future looks bright for Australian law graduates
Law firms are diversifying, accounting firms want lawyers, and a rise in legal technology is creating new jobs for law graduates.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
Experts at loggerheads over consent law review
Specialist sexual assault courts and lower penalties for offenders who honestly believed their victim agreed to sex are among the proposals submitted to a NSW-led…
By Amy Dale - 3 min read
Domestic violence victims cry out for additional court resources
Domestic violence victims are being forced to live out abusive and dangerous situations as they wait for their matters to be heard in overflowing courts.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read
The four stages of gender inequality awareness
Dr Kirstin Ferguson spent her early career in blissful ignorance of gender inequality in the workplace. Eventually, the evidence became undeniable.
By Kirstin Ferguson - 4 min read
Six minutes with Anita Will
Meet solicitor Anita Will from Kingsford Legal Centre, who has co-founded a program teaching school students how to identify sexual harassment.
By Kate Allman - 3 min read