Lauren Croft

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Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.

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Cyber security threats ‘need very real action’ following overhaul

With cyber crime reports on the rise, the Labor government has revealed an overhaul of the previous cyber security strategy, focusing on increased education and tougher ...

NEWLAW • Wed, 24 Aug 2022

‘The tragic Australian asbestos legacy has not yet run its course’

With asbestos exposure in Australia reaching a “third wave”, securing compensation for such issues may be difficult, this special counsel has warned.

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Aug 2022

‘Legislation is coming’ for coercive control

A recent panel discussion has urged lawyers working in the criminal law and family law space to come forward with their feedback on the new coercive control bill.

BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Aug 2022

The variety and challenge of working in-house

Seeking out variety and opportunities to learn has helped this award-winning young lawyer rise to a number of in-house challenges.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 23 Aug 2022

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The legal implications of unchecked vicarious trauma

With workplace-related psychological distress reportedly costing Australia up to $17.4 billion per year, new research has shown that the prevalence of traumatic stress is ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Aug 2022

The ‘vital role’ of lawyers in tackling environmental degradation

After a recent UNGA vote has the potential to have huge benefits to the environment and the negative impacts of climate change, legal recognition of the resolution is an ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 22 Aug 2022

A-G: ‘I will do what I can to ensure that funding goes where it is intended’

In a recent address, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus promised to ensure integrity in the courts and family law system, as well as make sure “women in crisis get the support ...

POLITICS • Sun, 21 Aug 2022

Gold Road buys DGO Gold in strategic acquisition

Mid-tier gold producer Gold Road Resources has acquired 100 per cent of the shares in DGO Gold as part of its long-term strategic goal to invest in high-quality projects

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Aug 2022

BaseUp completes $4.25m funding round

After an initial seed funding round in 2020, BaseUp has now completed a seed+ funding round in a deal worth $4.25 million.

BIG LAW • Sun, 21 Aug 2022

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