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Menopause in the workplace

For many, the signs of menopause are dismissed as stress, aging, or just the result of busy lives.

June 11, 2025

Negativity bias and its impact on wellbeing

Human beings are hard-wired with a negativity bias as part of our stress response. It’s said we are the descendants of nervous apes – relaxed apes did not live long enough to procreate.

June 11, 2025

In-depth

Suzie Miller’s impact on law and #MeToo

Suzie speaks about her career, the #metoo movement, and the future of the legal profession.

June 10, 2025

Case notes·Practice updates

High Court judgments: October 2024

UNCITRAL Rules – Proportionate liability - Criminal law - Arbitration

June 10, 2025

Case notes·Practice updates

Federal Court judgments: October 2024

Industrial law - Administrative law - Practice and procedure.

June 10, 2025

Case notes·Practice updates

Family law case notes: October 2024

Children and welfare risk - Indemnity costs - Variation of parenting order - Procedure.

June 10, 2025

Case notes·Practice updates

Family law case notes: December 2024

Property - Procedure - Just and equitable property orders - Expert evidence.

June 10, 2025

Opinion

Domestic violence at crisis point in Western Australia

In May 2024, Mark Bombara killed his wife’s friend and daughter before taking his own life. Police ignored multiple warnings about the impending danger.

June 9, 2025