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Politics 02 October 2024 ByGrace RobbieThe roadmap for reforming children’s justice outcomes in Australia

A minister for children and ratification of a United Nations convention are two of numerous recommendations from the...

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Politics 29 August 2024 ByNicholas StewartA lawyer’s plea for better support for LGBTI elders

Despite significant strides towards equality in many areas of life, LGBTI elders remain among the most vulnerable,...

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The Bar 16 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyIn a major modern slavery case, the Federal Court has found that the...

In a major modern slavery case, the Federal Court has found that the former Sri Lankan deputy high commissioner owes her...

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Politics 15 August 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyThe Australian Human Rights Commission has thrown its support behind a...

The Australian Human Rights Commission has thrown its support behind a private member’s bill that would recognise the...

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Politics 01 August 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy‘Australia has lost its way’ on housing, says former Supreme Court...

In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, the Honourable Kevin Bell AO KC spoke of the “housing disaster” facing...

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Big Law 10 July 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyWestern Sydney University names new law school dean

Professor Catherine Renshaw has been appointed as the new dean of the School of Law at Western Sydney University.

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Big Law 25 June 2024 ByGrace RobbieIndependents push for adequate housing to be considered a human right

A private member’s bill has been introduced to both chambers of Parliament, raising the question of whether adequate...

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Big Law 20 June 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonJulian Assange’s lawyer says Australians ‘deserve’ a Human...

Jennifer Robinson, the human rights barrister representing Julian Assange in his extradition fight, said Australians...

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Big Law 10 June 2024 ByLauren CroftMichael Kirby slams ‘fundamental weakness’ in Australian democracy

After NSW became the last state to issue a formal apology to the LGBTI community for historic anti-gay laws, Michael...

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Big Law 06 June 2024 ByGrace RobbieWould a Human Rights Act give too much power to the courts?

A parliamentary inquiry has recommended that Australia should enact its first federal Human Rights Act. However,...

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