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.
HRLC backs home quarantine in NSW and Victoria
Australians returning home from overseas should be allowed to quarantine at home in certain states, according to the Human Rights Law Centre.
POLITICS • Tue, 21 Sep 2021
Complaint systems in organisations are ‘far from fit to purpose’
Whilst progress has been made in organisations since the #MeToo movement and the release of the Respect@Work report, complaint processes still need work.
BIG LAW • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
Steps to move from corporate to creative roles
Pursuing a more creative path doesn’t have to be a full-time job, or stray too far from the law, according to these lawyers-turned-creatives.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Mon, 20 Sep 2021
New VIC reforms to protect LGBTQI+ community
The Victorian government has announced planned reforms to further protect the LGBTQI+ community in the state, in a move the Attorney-General said will strike a balance ...
POLITICS • Sun, 19 Sep 2021
‘There is clearly a problem with women getting into and staying in senior positions’
Despite those entering the profession being primarily female, there is still a decreasing number of women at a more senior level in law.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Sep 2021
‘Our current system has serious flaws’ regarding women’s safety'
Following the National Summit on Women’s Safety, held last week, further reform is needed to protect victims, according to the Law Council of Australia.
BIG LAW • Thu, 16 Sep 2021
Tax lawyers can ‘play a big part’ in client business success
Post-pandemic opportunities lie in strategising with – and supporting – clients and their distinctive needs, according to these tax lawyers.
SME LAW • Thu, 16 Sep 2021
Redlands class action victorious in QLD Supreme Court
Members of the Redlands class action against the Redland City Council have experienced their first triumph in the Supreme Court this week, following years of lobbying.
BIG LAW • Wed, 15 Sep 2021
New bill to protect VIC from violent extremism
Laws resulting from a new bill in Victoria will mean further protection for the state from violent extremism, said its Attorney-General.
POLITICS • Wed, 15 Sep 2021