oday, voluntary assisted dying legislation is due to be introduced in both the Victorian and New South Wales parliaments and is set for a conscience vote by the end of the year.If passed, from mid-2019, the highly contentious legislation would allow those suffering from an advanced and … Continue Reading
Latest Law Hacks
Escalation, Vilification, Discrimination: Marriage Equality Debate Must Be Lawful
n the light of escalating tensions and even violence (former PM Tony Abbott was head-butted yesterday) between the "yes" and "no" campaigns, both … Continue Reading
High Court Will Hand Down Its Decision On Same-Sex Marriage Survey Tomorrow Afternoon
Chief justice Susan Kiefel has announced that the High Court will hand down its decision on the voluntary same-sex marriage postal survey … Continue Reading
Career
Change Direction Wherever You Are With The ANU Online Juris Doctor
At the age of 17, you are not allowed to drink alcohol or vote but, by the time you start Year 11, you are expected to know what you … Continue Reading
‘I made a 180 degree turn’: Change Direction With A Postgraduate Law Degree
ichael Fortson knew he would study law sometime after he finished high school in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He just didn’t think he … Continue Reading
Junior Lawyers: 5 Traits That Will Guarantee Your Career Success
You've landed that elusive role at a large commercial law firm. Few are fortunate enough to get the chance to commence their careers like this. You … Continue Reading
Why Finishing Her Juris Doctor Was Essential To Law Student Fighting Cancer
t the beginning of her final semester, Juris Doctor graduate Rachael Grivas found out that she had breast cancer. Faced with surgery, then months of … Continue Reading
Change Direction: Study Law As Your Second Degree
ost people work for at least 40 years but rarely nowadays is a full career spent with one employer.More and more people aren’t simply changing … Continue Reading
Student Guides: Four Phases Of Dealing With Unpaid Superannuation
ospitality is one of the worst industries for superannuation non-compliance. Considering how many university students engage in hospitality work to … Continue Reading
UK Women Put Their Foot Down Over Requirement To Wear Heels At Work
here are many news items that have recently made me question whether we are living in the 21st century.One such example was the revelation that it … Continue Reading
Think Like A Lawyer: Proven Ways To Supercharge Your Career This Year
"If there are no ups and downs in your life, it means that you are dead" - Author unknown.hese days, there is a tremendous amount of pressure … Continue Reading
StartUps
Legal Tools for Entrepreneurs: How To Be A Leader + Key Person Of Influence Book Giveaway
"Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and it is also that difficult." - Warren G Bennis.Effective … [Read More...]
Legal Tools For Entrepreneurs: Demystifying Customer Data Collection
hey say that sex sells but in today’s market, it is data that can really land you the big bucks. Whether you are simply collecting email addresses to … [Read More...]
Startup Collection: Biggest Legal Risks Threatening Australian Entrepreneurs
There are multiple factors that impact the success or failure of a startup.In Australia, entrepreneurs are being put out of business by more than … [Read More...]
Lawyer-Led Tech Startup Offers Online Compliance Training For Small Businesses
Starting a business is a calculated risk. It involves weighing relative costs and benefits, assessing known financial risks, seeking advice from … [Read More...]
Travel
New Changes = No More Outgoing Passenger Cards When Travelling Overseas
e've all been there.Feeling wrecked and disorientated after staying up until 3am completing last minute packing before a major international trip … Continue Reading
Find Another Way To Feel Better About Yourself ‘Do-Gooder’: The Narcissism Of Voluntourism
oung Australians have been volunteering overseas in their droves in recent decades, often as an altruistic alternative to Leavers or schoolies and, … Continue Reading
Smart Ways To Holiday Responsibly And Help Fight Human Trafficking
he chocolate you ate last night, the tea you drink every day, your new running shoes. Where did they come from? The answer to all these questions … Continue Reading
Travelawlogy: How To Travel Safely Wherever Adventure Takes You
hese days, young Australians are travelling overseas in record numbers.9.2 million Australians left our wide brown land for a short-term jaunt … Continue Reading
Travel Hacks: Millennial Guides For Booking Cheap Flights
You probably set yourself some pretty ambitious goals earlier this year:Find a new job (one that challenges and interests you - hopefully it … Continue Reading
Travel Lawgic: Making The Most Of Duty Free Shopping While Overseas
f the thought of exploring the wondrous and remarkable world we in live doesn’t leave you clamouring to plan your next overseas adventure, for the … Continue Reading
Culture & Lifestyle
Same-Sex Postal Plebiscite: Where The Circus Is Headed From Here
uestion: When does a postal vote on same-sex marriage become a substitute for a legislated plebiscite?Answer: When the federal … Continue Reading
Half Year Review 2017: Things We Learned (And Some We Wish We Hadn’t)
id anyone else flip to July on their calendars this week and experience a moment of profound discomfort? We've blown straight … Continue Reading
A Field Guide To Surviving University As An International Student
remember how excited I was when I received my letter of offer from an Australian university. Getting to study overseas has always … Continue Reading
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