Opinion

‘Let’s kill all the lawyers’

The famous line goes all the way back to 1592 when it was uttered by Dick the Butcher in Shakespeare’s Henry VI....

27 November 2023

By Annie Haggar

Disability Royal Commission and restrictive practices: Where to next?

For governments asked to respond to the Disability Royal Commission by the end of March, deciding what action to take...

15 November 2023

By Sonya Parsons

It seems, to me, that more and more young lawyers want to leave the law

From what I can see, many fresh young guns – who once dreamed of making the legal world better – are now opting to...

14 November 2023

By Stefanie Costi

Legislative amendments could reshape family law matters

Late last month, Parliament passed two significant pieces of legislation that have ignited discussions and debates: the...

02 November 2023

By Hayder Shkara

How a legal background equips you for success in any industry

Being a lawyer comes with various transferable skills that can set you up for success in any industry, writes Laila...

25 October 2023

By Laila Sayed

Psychosocial risks are ‘no joke’ in law

Psychosocial risks are ever present in the legal profession – but Australian work health and safety rules have a...

24 October 2023

By Stefanie Costi

The legal pitfalls surrounding homebirths

While an exemption applies to privately practising midwives providing homebirth support, increased comprehensive...

18 October 2023

By Rachel Seager

Why lawyers should walk for mental health

Mental Health Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues around the world, writes Emmi...

12 October 2023

By Emmi Airaksinen

What firms should expect for the whole-of-government legal services tender process

With the Australian whole-of-government legal services tender process imminent, incumbent law firm providers and...

12 October 2023

By Amy Burton-Bradley

Copyright and patent law in the era of AI

Copyright law and patents only protect the work of human creators – and machines cannot be authors or inventors; they...

10 October 2023

By Lauren Croft