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Politics 18 April 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLaw reform needed to address proliferation of doxxing

In an age where doxxing is becoming more commonplace, a statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy may be essential...

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The Bar 17 April 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyRowena Orr named as judge of the Victorian Court of Appeal

Victoria’s Solicitor-General Rowena Orr KC, who was the banking royal commission senior counsel, is joining the bench...

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Politics 11 April 2024 ByAlastair LawrieA 10-point test for fair anti-discrimination law reform

We have a truly once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws for the benefit of...

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Politics 09 April 2024 ByDr Matt BachThe new moral panic: Transphobia and the law

In the face of our latest moral panic and its likely impact on the law, certain norms are worth remembering, writes Dr...

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Politics 12 March 2024 ByGrace RobbieUnpacking Australia’s response to trauma-informed lawyering

In recognition of the increasing demand for lawyers to be trauma-informed, the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s...

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Politics 07 March 2024 ByGrace RobbieThe importance of lawyers being trauma-informed

As trauma-informed lawyering becomes increasingly integrated into the Australian legal landscape, it is crucial for...

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Politics 04 March 2024 BySapphire ParsonsWhy pay equity is a safety issue

It’s time we started seeing inequality for what it is – a risk to women’s safety. The old way of doing things is...

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Politics 23 February 2024 ByGrace RobbieShould the government pass law protecting future generations from...

The recently introduced Duty of Care Bill aims to create “a fair and more sustainable future” for current children...

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Politics 21 February 2024 ByGrace RobbieWA A-G set to step down at next election

Western Australia’s Attorney-General, the Honourable John Quigley LLB JP MLA, whom the state Premier describes as...

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Politics 20 February 2024 ByGrace RobbieAnti-Slavery Commissioner remit must be stronger, says HRLC

The Human Rights Law Centre has urged the government to strengthen and expand the Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s roles to...

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