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Politics 25 June 2024 ByMartin MallonThis Pride, with the help of my firm, I am no longer hiding

The journey towards full equality and acceptance of the LGBTIAQ+ community is far from over, and I want to use my...

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Big Law 11 June 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLegal profession’s global economic impact valued at $2.4tn

A new report from the International Bar Association quantifying law’s socioeconomic impact shows that the work of more...

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Big Law 06 June 2024 ByGrace RobbieTwo of the founders of WGG Australia emphasise the importance of...

Two of the founders of WGG Australia emphasise the importance of involving men in the fight against gender-based...

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Politics 11 April 2024 ByAlastair LawrieA 10-point test for fair anti-discrimination law reform

We have a truly once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws for the benefit of...

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SME Law 04 April 2024 ByLauren CroftYou don’t have to be a barrister to be a good advocate

Despite barristers traditionally doing the majority of advocacy work, this criminal solicitor has emphasised that...

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Big Law 05 March 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyLaw Society of NSW names new CEO

The chief operating officer of the Law Society of NSW has been named as its new chief executive, a role he has been...

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SME Law 30 January 2024 ByLauren Croft‘Times have changed’: Being an advocate without being a barrister

While barristers have traditionally done most of the advocacy work within the Australian legal profession, this criminal...

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Big Law 03 January 2024 ByMalavika SanthebennurPro bono central to longevity of law firms, says lawyer and...

Here, Australian lawyer and Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Shankari Chandran highlights the importance of...

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The Bar 19 December 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyValue of briefs to women barristers highlights ongoing gender pay...

While new data from the Law Council shows that targets are being met on equitable briefing rates, the percentage of...

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The Bar 04 December 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyPerth-based silk elected as new Law Council president

A new executive was named for the Law Council of Australia last weekend, with a Western Australian senior counsel being...

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