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Living and breathing the law – the sole practitioner

For sole practitioner David Pheeney, working as a “lone ranger” in the law means forging strong bonds with his community

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New South Wales leads the charge on renewable energy

With Australia, and NSW in particular, leading the charge in solar power uptake, there are many opportunities for legal professionals working in the area of…

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On the border: The life of a Broken Hill lawyer

What was intended to be a six-month adventure in Broken Hill turned into a much-loved job and lifestyle for Legal Aid lawyer Steven Wright

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‘AI doesn’t make decisions’: The real Robodebt culprit

There’s no AI in Robodebt, only bad decisions by humans, says a leading researcher, and AI can be a useful tool in government decision making….

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Towards a sense of purpose: The career path of Leanne Ho

Leanne Ho’s early career was marked by uncertainty, but she now feels her work and values are fully aligned. Along the way Ho has had…

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Open to anything: The curiosity of Cate Cloudsdale

Cate Cloudsdale on her career as a government solicitor, including as director of the OAIC investigation into the Medibank data breach

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On all fronts: Bushfire survivors challenge new coal

Bushfire survivors have challenged the extension of Whitehaven Coal’s large underground mine near Narrabri, NSW  

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A precious gift: The importance of constitutional recognition

Mark Leibler answers LSJ’s questions about his views on constitutional recognition. Leibler co-chaired both the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous Australians and the…

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Locked in, locked out: The life of vulnerable prisoners

For the most vulnerable people in the justice system, social and economic factors can converge to make conditions unbearable when they are in prison, and…

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Ten thousand hours: A pathway to law in the regions

In-house lawyer Tayla Cunning is discovering the benefits of practising law in the regions – particularly as a local.

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