Part of being a member of a profession is to treat all , including colleagues, with respect

We have published an introductory guide to #LawTech, in particular for smaller firms and sole practitioners, who often lack the resources of larger legal businesses when considering adopting new technology. Download it here lawsociety.org.uk/support-servic…

On this day in 1996, the historic Wik v Queensland decision was delivered, finding that pastoral leases granted by the Queensland Government could not extinguish the native title of the Indigenous peoples of that land. Learn more via SBS Australia: bit.ly/2LmvTzY

Vale John Cain. In addition to being one of Victoria's Premiers, he was also one of the first Commissioners of the ALRC setting up the string foundations for institutional law reform which we practice today.

Vale John Cain, Labor legend, a great reformer. Thanks for years of dedicated public service and championing great causes for many years in and out of parliament. - Photo 3 by Barry Jones

‘There’s a growing awareness in Australia among researchers and those working in women’s support services that natural disasters amplify conditions leading to incidents of domestic violence.’ theconversation.com/domestic-viole…

This Christmas brings a mix of emotions as we reflect on the hardship & suffering of our fellow Australians who have been caught up in the bushfire crisis. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Why the mobile phone detection legislation won't work #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/wig-chamber/27…

Nominations are closing soon! Make sure to finish your nomination for the Corporate Counsel Awards 2020 at: ow.ly/lqo250xACU4

The biggest news affecting in-house lawyers in 2019 #auslaw lawyersweekly.com.au/corporate-coun…

Delighted with appointments of judges Charlotte Wallace and David McLean to the District Court and Sarah Drewsbury and Wndy Hughes as Children’s Court Magistrates.

Congratulations to Charlotte Wallace and David McLean appointed as our new District Court of Western Australia Judges and Sarah Drewsbury and Wendy Hughes as new Children's Court of Western Australia Magistrates.

"Our male-dominated culture has ignored, silenced and oppressed women for centuries." - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Let's challenge the historic injustices until we end the patriarchy once & for all.

"They may say that women are ‘deficient in intelligence and religion’ but as a statement of belief this would be protected.. Why should Australian women be subject to such insulting and discriminatory statements cloaked as religious belief?” theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…

70 years of hard fought protections eroded Women may be told they are deficient under #religiousdiscriminationbill What kind of freedom is that? #auspol #auslaw Law Council LCA President Equality Australia 🌈 Australian Women Lawyers Ltd Greg Brown theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…

Is conduct unconscionable because the conduct disadvantaged a person or because the person was a disadvantaged person subjected to the conduct?

Many close-knit societies have always had a justice system based on reparation, reconciliation and restoration, rather than separation and degradation

Law Society President Nick van Hattem recently caught up with Belinda Wong, President of the WA chapter of the AALA. Belinda updates us on one of an ugly part of some people’s pandemic response: an increase in racist abuse against Asian Australians. youtu.be/eV4QJKm5e2U

Law Society President Nick van Hattem interviewed Law Access CEO Dominique Hansen to discuss the upcoming virtual Walk for Justice fundraiser, and found out more about the playlists, podcasts and cooking demonstrations for the event. buff.ly/3f5bii9