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

A lawyer’s plea for better support for LGBTI elders

Despite significant strides towards equality in many areas of life, LGBTI elders remain among the most vulnerable,...

29 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Exercise caution in going against your employer’s Voice position

Corporate Australia is increasingly taking positions on social issues, particularly given the growing prominence of...

23 May 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘We will always be able to identify issues that need reform’

Young lawyers should involve themselves in important issues within the justice system, whether they are impacted by...

06 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Innovation key in improving access to justice

A CEO and co-founder of a not-for-profit legal service speaks about the role of innovation in tackling the access to...

03 January 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Death penalty ‘has no place in our world’, says IBAHRI

Marking the 20th World Day against the Death Penalty, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute...

13 October 2022

By Keonia Swift

‘For young people, prison doesn’t work’, says Vic MP

One shadow minister and history PhD has weighed in on what he sees as the ‘greatest social policy failure of the last...

03 October 2022

By Jess Feyder

Robinson Gill promotes practice leader to principal lawyer

Robinson Gill has promoted crime and advocacy practice group leader Ali Besiroglu to principal...

30 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

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

Path to Treaty: A move towards reconciliation by Qld government

The Queensland government has made a strong commitment to First Nations reconciliation by launching the start of the...

18 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

Supreme Court challenge to use of solitary confinement in NSW youth justice centres filed

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) has filed a test case in the Supreme Court challenging the use of...

17 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

Secret trials ‘have no place’ in Australia

The Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) has welcomed a report rebuking the secrecy of the trial and imprisonment of an...

02 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

Sir Gerard: A kind and giving legal legend

The precious time I got to spend with Sir Gerard Brennan made a lasting impact upon me and how I see the world –...

03 June 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Gilchrist Connell improves social justice contribution

Gilchrist Connell has appointed its first dedicated pro bono principal to lead the strategic direction of the firm’s...

25 February 2022

By Naomi Neilson

‘So much more is needed’ to Close the Gap

Legal advocates have welcomed the federal government’s injection of over $1 billion to Close the Gap, but noted that...

10 August 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Success on LinkedIn starts with your vibe!

The core objectives for lawyers on LinkedIn are to raise visibility, position expertise and influence to inspire new...

17 June 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

The façade of #auslaw’s social justice efforts

Culturally safe environments should not deny, dismiss or disrespect the cultural identities, authority, advice and...

04 June 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

#LegalTech community raises funds and awareness for India

Technology providers that supply law firms around the world are currently donating money for and drawing attention to...

18 May 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Social justice should not just be about résumé building, grad says

The résumé building of a young lawyer is often filled with some time spent with social justice organisations and...

17 May 2021

By Emma Musgrave

Slater and Gordon investigating class action into IVF add-ons

Plaintiff firm Slater and Gordon is investigating the possibility of commencing a class action on behalf of women who...

07 May 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy