Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services: ‘right for us, right for everyone’
Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services
Up against the immovable beast: Story of a young employment lawyer
How a would-be-doctor-turned-employment lawyer found her calling, and what she believes the law can offer both people needing legal support, and those seeking to make…
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…
One year on: The ongoing legal fallout of the Northern Rivers floods
One year ago, catastrophic flooding enveloped the NSW Northern Rivers. Lismore, the town at the epicentre of the disaster, has started to come to life…
New documentary reveals legal frontline of Lismore floods
Living under threat tells the story of the Northern Rivers Community Legal Centre and the role it played in preparing for, and responding to, the…
Why community legal centres are the “beating heart” of the legal profession
Recent events such as the 2022 floods, COVID-19 pandemic and 2019-20 bushfire season have caused an unprecedented demand for the legal assistance sector in NSW….
$52 million boost to NSW legal assistance sector
These 14 organisations have been named to share in a $52 million funding boost over four years from the Commonwealth Government.
Disaster plan: How lawyers can act faster and respond better
Demand for free legal advice soared after the catastrophic bushfires of Australia’s 2019/20 Black Summer. One year on, lawyers are preparing to work in an…
Robolawyer reporting for duty
A legal chatbot that assists clients with straightforward matters has started its job at Marrickville Legal Centre.