Today, 12th March, is the National Day of Mauritius! It is a day that marks two key events in Mauritian history: the day it gained independence from Britain and the day it became a … [Read more...]
Such a Fine, Sunny Day, and I Have to Go
These were the last heartbreaking words of Sophie Scholl. Last Friday marked the 76th anniversary of the death of Sophie Scholl, a leading member of the White Rose group, who was beheaded by the … [Read more...]
International Migrants Day
Australia is a country of migrants. It is both one of the oldest, yet one of the newest countries in the world. Australia was settled by Aborigines 60,000 years ago, yet white men only settled here … [Read more...]
International Day for Tolerance
Today is the UN’s International Day for Tolerance, a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of intolerance. It highlights the importance of reducing racial prejudice, hatred and … [Read more...]
Australia’s “Kafkaesque” Refugee Policy
Two of Australia’s best and most compassionate lawyers have recently spoken out damning Australia’s response to asylum seekers and defending lawyers who represent refugees. In a recent SBS article, … [Read more...]
Let the Lawyers Help
The legal profession gets a bad rap. People accuse us of being heartless and chasing the dollar. But sometimes you see lawyers standing up for what is right and fair, and protecting the rights of … [Read more...]
Can You Really Afford to Go to Court Without a Lawyer?
Recent and ongoing cuts to Legal Aid are silly and uneconomical. Studies have shown that for every $1 invested in Legal Aid it represents a $6 return to the economy through savings on healthcare, … [Read more...]