How incarceration turned a silent prisoner into a voice for reform
Damien Linnane’s descent into the belly of the justice system wouldn’t just be a punishment; it would be the catalyst for a transformation.
Law firms do better in safeguarding employees’ mental health
A national survey of professional workers across Australia has cast light on how employees in different industries feel their mental health needs are being addressed.
Pandemic mental health toll on lawyers revealed
Lawyers reported declining rates of mental wellbeing and have struggled to focus amid extended lockdowns.
The problem with perfection
LSJ explores the dark side of a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Transitioning back to the office: Rights and responsibilities
Tips for employers and employees alike in negotiating the transition back to the office.
What’s new with section 32? Mental health, cognitive impairment and criminal law
An overview of the forthcoming changes to mental health and criminal law legislation.
Can ‘Trust Tech’ help firms eradicate sexual harassment?
Innovations that enable employees to anonymously report workplace sexual harassment have been lauded as potential game-changers.
Country lawyers celebrated at Rural Issues Day
Country solicitors are helping to decrease the stigma around mental illness by supporting their clients during “an extraordinarily tough time”, this year’s Rural Issues Day…
Lunch with Geoff Gallop
Geoff Gallop was a year into his second term as Premier of Western Australia in 2005 when he resigned to focus on tackling depression. Taking…
The long haul
It is becoming increasingly clear that the pandemic we all hoped would be done and dusted by now is still in it’s early stages. So…
Six minutes with Melinda Upton
Melinda Upton, former co-managing partner of DLA Piper Australia, is the newly appointed Chair of Minds Count Foundation. She tells LSJ why mental health in…