Grace Robbie

The myriad injustices faced by First Nations People in the criminal justice system

Here, an award-winning Indigenous lawyer discusses the formidable obstacles and challenges faced by First Nations people within the criminal justice system and reflects ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Aug 2024

Finding and maintaining friendships as a lawyer

In the competitive world of legal practice, fostering friendships among peers may seem, to some, counterintuitive to maintaining a professional demeanour. However, Jennie ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Aug 2024

The importance of internal networking

In today’s fast-paced professional environment, there is often an emphasis and focus on external networking. However, it is essential to recognise the equal significance ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Aug 2024

The hidden risks of ‘quiet vacationing’

As quiet vacationing becomes a prevalent trend in the Australian workplace, a Sydney-based barrister has outlined the legal ramifications for employees engaging in this ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Aug 2024

Prioritising staff wellbeing 101

In the demanding world of law, where professionals often deal with high-stakes cases and time-intensive responsibilities, the founder and a senior associate of Brave ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Aug 2024

Shine Lawyers to investigate class action against prescribed heartburn and reflux drugs

A national law firm is investigating a potential class action lawsuit concerning a pharmaceutical drug that allegedly caused stomach cancer and kidney failure in 100,000 ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jul 2024

Why you need a longer-term vision as a firm owner

In the fast-paced and demanding world of small-business ownership, Marianne Marchesi explains the importance of maintaining a big-picture perspective while managing a ...

SME LAW • Tue, 30 Jul 2024

Human Rights Act a top priority for new AHRC president

Hugh de Kretser has officially commenced his role as the president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, with the implementation of a national Human Rights Act front ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jul 2024

Over 100k festival-goers to receive notices for strip-search class action

In response to alleged unlawful strip searches at music events and festivals, more than 100,000 festival-goers have been invited to join in a class action lawsuit against ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 29 Jul 2024