Climate litigation becoming ‘a modern trend’
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of more than 2000 Swiss women aged 64 and over who brought…
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Law firms boost Indigenous talent with First Nations cadetships
More law firms are launching cadetships for Aboriginal law students, but experts caution such programs must be tailored to First Nations participants, writes Sam McKeith.
By Sam McKeith - 9 min read
More than 4 billion people are eligible to vote in an election in 2024. Is this democracy’s biggest test?
In a remarkable milestone in human history, over four billion people – more than half of the world’s population across more than 40 countries –…
By Nicholas Reece - 5 min read
Generation Vape: Australia’s new public health crisis
Generation Vape, investigating vape use by young people, is revealing alarming findings. And there’s little regulation to address this.
By Danielle Kutchel - 9 min read
Journey into the LSJ archive
The year is 1986 – designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations and one of mixed emotions at home and abroad.
By Reuben Fourt-Wells and Henry Ea - 10 min read
Cleaning up the Climate Change Act
Australia’s climate change legislation needs reform, environment experts say, and this includes embedding a mechanism in the law to enforce assessment of climate impacts when…
By Ethan Hamilton - 10 min read
What the US Federal Trade Commission v Amazon case means for Australia
What the US Federal Trade Commission v Amazon case means for Australia, given it has less market dominance here.
By Cat Woods - 10 min read
‘We are all tech lawyers now’ – the future of cryptocurrency
There are no specific laws in Australia governing cryptocurrencies, but introducing a regulatory framework may not be enough, given many platforms in the cryptocurrency and…
By Cat Woods - 11 min read
Sam Bankman-Fried, Cryptocurrency Poster Boy Convicted On Seven Charges
Sam Bankman-Fried was once hailed as the poster boy for cryptocurrency, but the 31-year-old’s conviction in New York for fraud and conspiracy to launder money…
By Cat Woods - 9 min read
People with disability more vulnerable to climate change
People with disability are becoming increasingly vulnerable as climate change effects worsen. Their inclusion and protection are at risk, and Australia’s First Nations people with…
By Cat Woods - 9 min read