odern slavery links to us in ways we may not even realise. It is behind everyday purchases like our clothing, food and smart phones. That link gives us power. Together we can do #SomethingForSlavery. With 40 million people around the world and 4,300 victims of modern slavery in Australia, Project Didi Australia is kicking off a #SomethingForSlavery Challenge this March 2018. … [Read more...]
Sydney Event! Break The Chains: Take Action On Modern Slavery
Project Didi Australia is hosting a panel discussion at The Freedom Hub in Sydney's Waterloo to share bold ideas and drive change to stop modern slavery.With estimates that 40 million people around the world are victims of some form of modern slavery, including sex trafficking, debt bondage or forced labour, this is an important human rights issue that needs to be … [Read more...]
Why You Can Safely Wait Until Your Late 30s Before Having Children
any industries are built on a bedrock of fear.Take the wedding industry, for example: Marry the guy you're dating now or you will end up sad and alone." Or the cosmetic industry: Smother your face in anti-wrinkle cream because crows feet WILL come for you." The fertility industry is no exception. We’re bombarded daily with some derivative of the … [Read more...]
Help Your Organisation Be Part Of Law Week 2018 With A Law Week Grant
Victoria Law Foundation is offering grants for Law Week 2018 events. You can apply for a Law Week Grant of up to $3000 (excl. GST). To be eligible, events must be for the community and delivered during Law Week (14–20 May 2018).About Law Week Delivered in May each year, Law Week is a festival of events for Victorians that makes learning about the law easy. In 2018 Law Week … [Read more...]
Options Paper Will Explore Improvements To Native Title System
oday, the government is releasing an options paper considering how the native title system could be improved to better support all stakeholders involved with native title. The options paper will help to shape a draft bill early next year. The changes come after the outcome of the Federal Court's McGlade decision which stalled the $16 million Adani coal mine. The options … [Read more...]
Same-Sex Marriage On Track To Be Legalised By Christmas
n a historic and jubilant moment for Australian politics the bill to legalise same-sex marriage has passed the Senate today, without amendment, with 43 senators voting yes and 12 voting no.Many senators have described today as the proudest in their parliamentary careers.The bill will face its final hurdle in the House of Representatives next week when MPs resume the … [Read more...]
Facebook & eSafety Office Launch New Revenge Porn Pilot Program
arlier this month, the Office of the eSafety Commissioner launched a world first online portal to provide support and legal assistance to Australians who have had intimate images or videos shared without their consent (known as ‘revenge porn’).Today the Office of the eSafety Commissioner has announced that Australia will be one of four countries participating in a limited … [Read more...]
World First Online Help Portal For Victims Of Revenge Porn Launches Today
oday, Australians who have had intimate images or videos shared without their consent (known as 'revenge porn') will be able to access tangible support and advice, including legal assistance, through an online portal piloted by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. The portal will also run a complaints service for young Australians who experience cyberbullying and will … [Read more...]
Law & You Forum 2017: Perspectives On Voluntary Assisted Dying
The Victorian Parliament will soon consider new legislation on voluntary assisted dying. The proposed laws come after recommendations made in The Final Report of the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Voluntary Assisted Dying and would allow Victorians with a terminal illness, disease or medical condition to seek a medically assisted death.What will the proposed changes mean for … [Read more...]
National Gavel 2017: You’re Invited To The “Eurovision Of The Legal Profession”
The National Golden Gavel Final is being held in Sydney! And it's on a boat!For the first time in 8 years, NSW Young Lawyers will be hosting the 2017 National Golden Gavel Competition Final and, you heard right, it's on a BOAT!Come along for a hysterical night on the water, while enjoying the spectacular backdrop of Sydney Harbour.The highly anticipated and … [Read more...]
World’s Biggest Legal Event: International Bar Association Conference Sydney 2017
he biggest international legal event of the year, the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference, begins in Sydney this week with more than 4000 solicitors from around 110 jurisdictions around the world expected to attend.Federal Attorney-General, the Honourable George Brandis QC, and Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC, spoke at the Opening Ceremony last night which … [Read more...]
Escalation, Vilification, Discrimination: Marriage Equality Debate Must Be Lawful
n the light of escalating tensions between the "yes" and "no" campaigns, both the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and leader of the opposition, Bill Shorten, have reiterated that the marriage equality debate should be civil, respectful and, importantly, lawful.Last week, emergency laws under the Marriage Law Survey (Additional Safeguards) Bill 2017 to ban vilification, … [Read more...]
Council Of The Law Society Of NSW Supports Respectful Debate On Same-Sex Marriage
n 17 August, the Council of the Law Society of NSW issued a joint statement supporting laws to enable same-sex marriage.Today, the Council of the Law Society of NSW has acknowledged that there is a diversity of opinion within the profession and the Council on the topic of same-sex marriage and respects those opinions.This comes after Law Society of NSW President, … [Read more...]
#LegalNews: LexisNexis Launches Australia First, Lexis® Legal Analytics
Today marks the launch of Lexis® Legal Analytics, a suite of analytics tools that harnesses the power of big data analytics to uncover new or previously hidden insights.The legal analytics platform is the first-of-its-kind in Australia. The suite is set to streamline hours of manual legal research and provide legal professionals with a distinct competitive advantage in the … [Read more...]
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 tomorrow at 2.15pm.Full reasons will be published later. … [Read more...]
2017 Young Professionals Disco Charity Ball: RACS Needs Your Support!
What's happening? For the 11th year running, NSW Young Lawyers is hosting its highly anticipated Charity Ball. Who's invited? All young professionals are welcome, not just lawyers! What if I don't have anything disco-themed to wear? Accessorise on site with Studio 54-themed props available for purchase at the event. All proceeds go to charity. Why attend? Network with … [Read more...]
One Week To Go! Victoria Law Foundation General Grants Round
ictoria Law Foundation's General Grants round for 2017/18 closes on Monday 28 August, leaving one week left to apply.This year with an increased grant budget the foundation is looking to fund projects that will make a greater impact and reach more Victorians.The foundation will consider diverse legal projects including research, service delivery, development of legal … [Read more...]
NSW Legal & Medical Professionals Unite To Support Marriage Equality Laws
he President of the New South Wales Bar Association Arthur Moses SC, the President of The Law Society of NSW Pauline Wright and the President of the Australian Medical Association (NSW) Professor Brad Frankum have come together to express their support for same-sex marriage legislation at the federal level.Our organisations support the introduction of marriage … [Read more...]
FineFixer: A New Service Helping Victorians Manage Fines
nowing how to effectively challenge a fine presents a stumbling block for most of us.In an Australian-first for the legal assistance sector, Moonee Valley Legal Service recently launched FineFixer – a new website that provides personalised legal information to help Victorians understand their legal rights and how to tackle fines.More than 5 million fines are issued each … [Read more...]
Royal Commission Child Sexual Abuse: Proposed Sweeping Changes To Criminal Justice System
he Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has released 85 recommendations aimed at reforming the Australian criminal justice system. The proposed sweeping changes are aimed at providing a fairer response to victims of institutional child sexual abuse.The Criminal Justice report released today recommends a number of important and necessary … [Read more...]