Opinion

The Respect at Work Bill could limit access to justice

While the Respect at Work Bill is much-needed, there are potential unintended consequences for complainants seeking...

19 October 2022

By Mia Pantechis

What tech companies must do to keep children safe

Australia is at a critical moment in deciding what level of protection and accountability we expect from the technology...

18 October 2022

By Steve Baird

Stoicism and personal injury law

Rarely do people consult a lawyer when their life is going well, writes James Leggo. 

13 October 2022

By Lauren Croft

Are clients judging your cyber security practices?

How you protect information is fast becoming one of the deciding factors for security-conscious organisations seeking...

13 October 2022

By Tim Redhead

‘Advisory opinion on climate change needed’ from ICJ

The Vanuatu government is seeking an advisory opinion on climate change and human rights from the International Court...

12 October 2022

By Jess Feyder

The Optus data breach: A timely reminder of statutory cyber obligations

The recent cyber attack on Optus, which resulted in the unauthorised disclosure of the personal information of millions...

12 October 2022

By James North, James Wallace and Jack Matthews

Reconciling one’s creativity in the legal profession

Balancing the need to be creative with keeping it concise and “no-nonsense” in legal practice can be a hard lesson...

10 October 2022

By Leanne Cousinery

Getting to the ‘heart’ of Australia’s moral rights in employment law

Human resources professionals must review their contracts and ensure a moral rights clause, in contracts with employees...

07 October 2022

By Robert Lamb

‘Quiet quitting’ isn’t necessarily a bad thing — it just needs a rebrand

Instead of deriding the phenomenon, lawyers need to better understand — and potentially rename — the idea of...

06 October 2022

By Matthew Kay

3 money mistakes that cost lawyers thousands

If you’re not earning big bucks yet, now is a great time to start learning how to manage your money and start...

06 October 2022

By Paridhi Jain