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Asian Australian Lawyers Association
First Asian Australian chairman appointed to Foley’s List
One of Australia’s largest and most recognised list of barristers, Foley’s List, has appointed a new chairman, who...
17 March 2025
By Lauren Croft
Improving cultural diversity in law amid backlash to DEI
As the legal profession continues to grapple with cultural diversity, the national president of the Asian Australian...
25 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
Undermining DEI ‘risks reversing’ profession’s cultural diversity, lawyers say
In the face of US entities dismantling programs that promote DEI within federal workplaces, the Asian Australian...
20 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
Cultural diversity a reflection on honesty, reliability in tribunal, president says
Members of the recently established Administrative Review Tribunal have been trained to understand that evidence given...
31 January 2025
By Naomi Neilson
How systematic racism is impacting Asian Australian lawyers
In response to a recent AHRC report, the president of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association has underscored the...
30 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
Updates to AIJA handbook on judicial appointments welcomed
The Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration (AIJA) has updated its handbook on Suggested Criteria for...
20 February 2024
By Lauren Croft
‘I am hopeful we will see more Asian Australian lawyers run for Parliament’
The Asian Australian Lawyers Association is celebrating the election of more culturally diverse MPs at the recent...
14 June 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Diversity is increasingly recognised as a business imperative’
Diversity and inclusion should be “embedded” in organisational strategy, according to the Asian Australian Lawyers...
17 November 2021
By Lauren Croft
‘The profession should encourage its lawyers from diverse backgrounds to seek leadership positions’
Having a more diverse judiciary reflective of the community needs to be a priority for the profession, according to the...
11 November 2021
By Lauren Croft