General Sir John Monash Foundation

The ‘inherent racism’ within the Australian legal system

More First Nations input is needed to improve the Australian legal and court system — which this criminal lawyer said...

23 January 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘Victims continue to be failed by the justice system’

The Australian criminal justice system needs to go further in protecting victims of family and domestic violence, said...

19 December 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Change to the legal profession begins within legal education’

In the lead-up to Australia’s first Treaty process, this law student and senior lawyer explained that the pathway to...

19 December 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Lawyers should educate themselves’ on Indigenous issues

Young lawyers need to be extremely self-aware and educate themselves when dealing with Indigenous issues and clients...

24 January 2022

By Lauren Croft

‘Unfair decisions are frequent’ for those who can’t access legal services

Policymakers need to consider the needs of the underrepresented when making decisions, according to this law student...

10 January 2022

By Lauren Croft

More innovative thinking needed with use of tech in law

Innovative thinking and additional resources - as well as technological advancements - are required to reduce burnout...

10 January 2022

By Lauren Croft