Woman sues Uber for discrimination following repeated guide dog refusals

A Victorian woman has filed legal action against Uber, alleging that the company’s drivers violated disability...

10 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

Value of briefs to women barristers still too low, despite ‘positive’ signs for equality targets

“The pay gap remains too wide”: There is reason for optimism about greater gender inclusivity at the Australian...

20 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Why ignoring DEI is a legal, leadership, and talent crisis

Diversity isn’t optional: the era of treating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a “nice to have” is over,...

10 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Pauline Hanson’s racial discrimination finding explained

Pauline Hanson was found to have racially discriminated against Mehreen Faruqi – but how did the Federal Court arrive...

01 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

19 reports made with NSW Bar’s bullying, sexual harassment service

In 12 months, just under 20 members of the NSW Bar made a report using an online tool for those who have experienced or...

16 October 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Hawthorn claims Cyril Rioli’s discrimination proceedings are an ‘abuse of process’

In addition to responding to a number of sensational racism and discrimination allegations, the Hawthorn Football Club...

11 October 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Why 12 Angry Men is the best legal movie

For me, there is no better cinematic encapsulation of the pursuit of justice in our common law system than the 1957...

04 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyer’s report finds ‘systemic’ racism at ABC

ABC’s managing director has apologised to current and former employees of the national broadcaster who have...

02 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

New laws ensure ‘courts aren’t just the realm of a wealthy few’

The A-G, unions, and the legal assistance sector are celebrating the passage of the Costs Protection Bill, which...

23 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Job-sharing GCs push back on ceiling for part-time lawyers

In years gone by, making partner or becoming general counsel was “almost unheard of” for women working part-time....

17 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

$202m secured for Indigenous workers whose wages were stolen

A settlement has been reached between the Commonwealth and thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...

09 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Hawthorn’s alleged racism exposed in court documents

Former Hawthorn AFL players have demanded an apology for the alleged racism and discrimination from some of the...

06 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Laws need to be ‘responsive to human experiences’

A panel discussion at the Free + Equal Conference, held recently in Sydney, has revealed a number of key gaps in...

25 June 2024

By Lauren Croft

This 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...

25 June 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Pregnant solicitor’s discrimination fight with Legal Aid fails again

A former NSW Legal Aid solicitor who alleged she was discriminated against because of her pregnancy has lost an...

03 June 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Sex worker wins ‘decade-long battle’ against debanking discrimination

A recent legal victory in Victoria has provided protection for those in the sex work industry from being unfairly...

03 June 2024

By Grace Robbie

Rio Tinto facing possible class action following sexual harassment report

Following a scathing report into Rio Tinto, which uncovered widespread sexual harassment, a BigLaw firm is...

29 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Pink tax’: Why is gender-based pricing discrimination legal?

The pink tax prevails in Australia due to the lack of laws and regulations preventing the mark-up of women’s products...

20 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

A 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...

11 April 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The new moral panic: Transphobia and the law

In the face of our latest moral panic and its likely impact on the law, certain norms are worth remembering, writes Dr...

09 April 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy