The Dark Secret Plaguing the Legal Profession
Law is seen by many as an illustrious profession, comprised of high-earning, successful individuals with all life has to offer. But behind the glamour and prestige are the mental health risks associated with being a lawyer. In 2015, the tight-knit...
The ‘Other Talk’ We Need to Have with Our Kids
Many of us remember the awkward moment when we sat down for the first time-with our parents or children- to talk about the birds and the bees. The Australian Drug Foundation says there’s an even more important talk we need...
‘Making a Murderer’: Is Steven Avery Innocent or Guilty?
Over the Christmas and New Year break, many of us spent precious time with loved ones, eating, drinking, and being merry. Others were glued to their TV screens, binge-watching the Netflix true crime series, Making a Murderer, which was released...
Firearms Control Laws: Has Australia Got It Right?
Australia and the United States share many similarities - but one of the most striking differences is their respective approaches to gun ownership. Australia has gained recognition for its progressive approach to gun violence following the horrific Port Arthur massacre...
Don’t Visit a Prison Before Reading This
Thinking of smuggling contraband into prison? Think again. NSW Corrective Services has announced that a body scanner, known as the Body Orifice Security Scanner (or ‘BOSS’ for short) will be installed at Goulburn Supermax Prison later this year to prevent...
Why Some Lawyers Win Cases While Others Waste Your Money
Criminal lawyers are often criticised for adjourning cases from court date to court date, while doing very little in between. They are accused of ‘dragging cases out’ and having little interest in getting charges dropped at an early stage in...
How Billie Holiday Broke Her Lawyer’s Heart
Lawyers have a position of responsibility when it comes to their clients, the courts and the community. They hear from people at some of the most difficult, emotional, and important times in their lives. They often hear the full story,...
Caught on Camera: Police Bash Man Then Charge Him with Assault
Most of us would not bash another person for an obscene hand gesture - but the relatively minor act of ‘flipping the bird’ quickly turned violent for a young Perth man who was enjoying a night out with his girlfriend....
First Female Lawyer in NSW
Marie Byles was an extraordinary, visionary woman. As well as being the first female lawyer in New South Wales, she was also an accomplished journalist, conservationist, feminist, global adventurer, and author. Here is the story of a true legal pioneer....
Managing Anger to Stop Domestic Violence
Being accused of domestic violence can be confronting and stressful. Many of those who are guilty genuinely want help to control anger management issues so they can rebuild their relationships, or have healthier ones in the future. Thankfully, there are...
