Diversity on the bench and in the legal profession
The number of female Judges in the Local Court surpasses male Judges. Judge Jacquie Trad of the Local Court, based in Broken Hill, chats with…
New data reveals impact on working from home
Data from the HILDA Survey finds working from home boosts women’s job satisfaction more than men’s, but it has a downside
Gender differences in time use narrowing, but slowly
According to a report by The Australian Bureau of Statistics, differences in time use between men and women have not changed as much as many…
‘We need to move beyond gender’: The fight for diversity in the words of three brave women
What does diversity means to you? Three remarkable women discuss gender stereotypes in the media, challenges when climbing the career ladder and what businesses can…
NSW leads other states in chartering advancement of women
The Law Society’s Charter for the Advancement of Women now applies to thousands of lawyers across Australia, after it was adopted by the Law Institute…
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.
Restructure required to bridge the gender gap
President of WLANSW argues that law firms and leaders need to rethink working structures in order to realise genuine action for women.
The life of a drafter
Annette O’Callaghan, the first female NSW Parliamentary Counsel, reveals why no two days are the same when drafting legislation.