Thousands of refugees granted permanent visas after decade of uncertainty
Refugees who arrived in Australia prior to the commencement of Operation Sovereign Borders can now transition to a permanent visa.
At the coalface of a refugee crisis
Human rights lawyer Michelle Sanson has been working on the ground in Bangladesh supporting the safety, dignity and rights of Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in…
Refugee assistance blitz: a race to bridge the access to justice gap
The gap in access to justice for people seeking asylum has become substantial. By SIMON BRUCK and NICOLE D’SOUZA.
Fighting for our rule book
The new Dean of Law at UNSW, Professor George Williams, AO, has big plans for the university. He wants it to have a greater presence…
The latest from the Federal Court: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
Manus Island Regional Processing Centre Illegal under PNG law
The Supreme Court of Justice of Papua New Guinea has unanimously held that detention in the Manus Island Regional Processing Centre is contrary to the…
The latest from the High Court: September 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
The latest from the Federal Court: June 2015
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By THOMAS HURLEY.
The latest from the High Court: February 2015
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By THOMAS HURLEY.
A day in the life of… Deng Adut
Sudanese-born solicitor Deng Adut’s dream is to return to Africa and prosecute those who recruit child soldiers.
A day in the life of Susan Reese
Major Susan Reese is a mother to thousands of people in Sydney.