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

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

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

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

‘Lawyers need to ensure a lack of discrimination’: New guidance released to combat racism in the profession

The Law Society of NSW has launched a new guideline for lawyers to address racism within legal practices and the...

26 March 2024

By Grace Robbie

Maurice Blackburn principal named race discrimination commissioner

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has named a principal from national law firm Maurice Blackburn as Australia’s new race...

05 February 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Responding ‘strategically’ to unacceptable behaviour

Advocating for clients from culturally diverse backgrounds and “strategically” speaking up when a word or phrase...

02 November 2023

By Lauren Croft

Combating racism in the legal profession

Racism is alive and well in the legal profession – and needs to be called out, writes Stefanie Costi....

25 September 2023

By Lauren Croft

Eliminating racism in the legal profession and the importance of strategic communication

The standard you walk past is the standard you accept. We cannot accept discrimination in the legal profession, writes...

17 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

PTSD, emojis and a fake lawyer: What’s hot in law this week (10–14 July)

From a former pilot pretending to be a lawyer to the “thumbs-up” emoji being sufficient for a binding contract, the...

15 July 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

ACT solicitor accuses Supreme Court judge of ‘enforcing’ racism

A solicitor who alleged the ACT Law Society was racist has accused a Supreme Court judge of promoting the “hatred”...

10 July 2023

By Naomi Neilson

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

A-G’s ‘deeply personal’ commitment to stamping out racism

Federal Attorney-General, the Honourable Mark Dreyfus KC has detailed how his personal story has informed his...

10 November 2022

By Jess Feyder

Barrister-led AFL racism review ‘not independent’, says woman

While “no aspersions” are being cast on the four barristers undertaking the investigation commissioned in response...

03 November 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

4 barristers appointed to panel to investigate Hawthorn FC racism allegations

An independent panel of four barristers, led by a Victorian silk, is set to examine recently published allegations of...

06 October 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Inquest into Indigenous death may consider systemic racism

The coroner is set to decide if systemic racism will be considered in the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi...

12 September 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Legal Aid NSW responds to allegations of racism

The largest legal aid commission in Australia has responded to last night’s (7 June) 7.30 investigation, in which...

08 June 2022

By Simon Levett