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Articles
Balancing the gender scale of justice
Since early British settlement in Australia, those in powerful positions – creating & adjudicating on the law, running national political agenda & making key corporate decisions –have traditionally been predominantly male. While striking the gender balance in many top jobs across industries continues to be a work in progress, the NSW Local Court is close to achieving gender parity in magistrates.
In her words
A digital revolution unfolds, as survivors of sexual assault make their voices heard.
Luminaries driving change: Distinguished Professor Stuart Kaye
Distinguished Professor Stuart Kaye is one of Australia’s leading international lawyers. He is also the Director and Professor of Law within the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) at the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½.
The changing climate of the law
Matt Ward speaks convincingly about how his profession will embrace the global shift towards creating a healthy planet. He is not a bio-scientist working on a drought-resistant wheat or an architect designing eco homes that run on sunflower oil. He is a criminal lawyer.
Protecting paradise
From a young age, Ahmed Adham Abdulla (Adham) loved the sea and swimming in clear lagoons with friends and family. Which is understandable growing up with the pristine waters of the Maldives on your doorstep.
Laura Wells
Scientist, model, environmentalist, television presenter, and all-round passionate human being, Laura Wells defies expectations.