Missing and murdered First Nations women and children inquiry findings and responses
As the dust settles on this long-anticipated report, we look at the findings and what key stakeholders think about them.
By LSJ Team - 1 min read
A new positive duty framework
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released its highly anticipated suite of guidance material to assist organisations understand their responsibilities and their legal obligations.
By Prabha Nandagopal - 1 min read
Human rights: Protections against foreign social media interference
Social media has become the new digital battleground as foreign actors try to improperly interfere in decision making processes and influence nations across the globe.
By Lorraine Finlay and Patrick Hooton - 7 min read
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict will change all future wars
Lethal autonomous weapon systems pose a threat to combatants and civilians alike. It is assessible and there are calls for its immediate prohibition.
By Lorraine Finlay and Patrick Hooton - 9 min read
It’s time to prepare for tougher modern slavery laws
The latest report on the Modern Slavery Act contains a number of potential reforms, which (if implemented) will impose tougher requirements on Australian businesses.
By Heidi Roberts, Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and Kaitlyn Wilkins-Fraser - 2 min read
The NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act: Thoughts on the vulnerable
From 28 November 2023, all NSW residents suffering from terminal illnesses can legally request assistance from a health practitioner to end their life subject to…
By Marc De Leeuw - 2 min read
Positive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment
Recent amendments to legislation have introduced a positive duty on employers and businesses to prevent workplace sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation.
By Prabha Nandagopal - 2 min read
Right time to act on human rights
OPINION: Australia still stands almost alone among Western democracies in not having some form of Charter or Bill of Rights.
By Joanne van der Plaat - 3 min read
Removing the stigma: Access to family and domestic violence leave
Family and domestic violence leave aims to provide victims of family and domestic violence financial stability yet many are unaware of its existence.
By Kayte Lewis - 3 min read
New accessorial liability for solicitors under the Sex Discrimination Act and fresh obligations under Conduct Rule 42
Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act have had implications for the recently amended Rule 42 of the Conduct Rules.
By Penny Thew - 6 min read
Recent changes to the Conduct Rules: Anti-discrimination and harassment
Changes to the Conduct Rules make clear that solicitors are expected to conduct themselves to a higher standard of conduct than prescribed in any legislation…
By Sue Cohen - 2 min read