The shackles of modern slavery

Despite Australia’s significant recent actions towards combatting modern slavery through legislative and regulatory measures, there remains equally significant loopholes and a lack of penalties for…

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Trouble at the bank of mum and dad

Gift or loan? Families can be litigious when they fall out but good practice at the outset can keep it out of court.

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Using the telephone politely (and ethically)

It’s all about respect and confidentiality (not just covering an earpiece)

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Curbing lawyer burnout

As law firms continues to struggle with high rates of worker burnout, experts are split on whether new right to disconnect laws will provide a…

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Film of the week: Evil Does Not Exist

The Japanese director behind 2021’s Drive My Car delivers a beautiful and contemplative eco-drama that ends with one of this year’s most harrowingly haunting endings.

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Films of the week: Civil War, Robot Dreams

Alex Garland divides opinions, and America, in a nihilistic war fantasy. And the surprise Spanish animated Robot Dreams is a charming piece that both breaks and…

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