Breaking boundaries and embracing opportunities
The Law Society of NSW hosted its annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on Wednesday 5 March, with a conversation led by the 2025 President Jennifer…
Should law firms introduce menstrual leave?
Menstrual and menopausal symptoms can seriously and regularly affect women’s ability to work. Policies that facilitate flexibility and paid leave can help firms enjoy greater…
New project to examine inequality in the profession
The Law Society of NSW will commission a thorough examination of inequality in the legal profession, after recent findings revealed that, despite women outnumbering men,…
Female solicitors now outnumber male counterparts in every Australian state and territory
A new report published today by the Law Society of NSW has announced an historic new tilt to gender balance in the legal profession.
Four new magistrates tip Local Court closer to gender parity
The appointment of four new magistrates tips the percentage of women magistrates in the Local Court of NSW to 49.6 per cent.
Salary transparency and quotas: will they solve law’s gender inequality woes?
As the profession strives for equity and equality, two ideas provoking debate are pay transparency and quotas for leadership positions. Could these lead towards more…
Going Dutch
With gender equality a burning issue in Australian workplaces, law firms are looking at how countries like The Netherlands make life easier for men wishing…
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.
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.
Tough work at the coalface of change
Human rights defenders across the world are fighting for gender equality.