- Australian Lawyers Alliance

Gender dysphoria in Australia: The judicial response in Re Kelvin

21st Feb 2019

Greg McAllister discusses the case of Re Kelvin and its implications for Australian minors with gender dysphoria who wish to commence hormone therapy.

Are men still determining women's human rights? (part 2)

7th Feb 2019

Anna Kerr discusses the outcomes of Australia's 2018 report to the UN’s Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and how the government’s failures have undermined the human rights of Australian women.

Are men still determining women's human rights? (part 1)

31st Jan 2019

Anna Kerr explores whether women's rights are adequately represented and protected by international human rights law. She details the history and shortcomings of various international human rights instruments, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

Gig economy decision – Fair Work Commission finds delivery riders are employees

24th Jan 2019

Sam Vasaiwalla explores the implications of the Fair Work Commission's decision in Joshua Klooger v Foodora Australia Pty Ltd [2018] FWC 6836.

Can fintechs lessen financial stress for low-income employees?

16th Jan 2019

An exploration of ‘employer-based’ fintechs and how the impact of their services may be a win-win for both financially stressed employees and cost-conscious employers.

Immigration lawyers acting for asylum seekers are ‘unAustralian’

20th Dec 2018

A reflective essay that responds to this assertion.

New sentencing laws in NSW

6th Dec 2018

Practical information for criminal lawyers and their clients.

What is testamentary capacity? A basic guide.

29th Nov 2018

Some of the details and circumstances that must be considered to determine if a will-maker has/had the capacity to make his/her will.

Benzene: The colourless killer

22nd Nov 2018

Luke Perilli details the dangers and effects of exposure to benzene, described by the World Health Organisation as ‘a major public health concern’.

Algorithms, artificial intelligence, automated systems and the law

15th Nov 2018

The extent to which the rights of individuals are threatened by autonomated systems and the ability of the law to safeguard those rights.

TAC amendments allowing professional administration fees may fail

8th Nov 2018

A discussion of legislative amendments that will impact TAC claimants in Victoria.

Damages for pain and suffering

1st Nov 2018

Harry Gill discusses two Victorian decisions that explore the assessment of pain and suffering damages in personal injury cases.

Current legal struggles for people seeking asylum in Australia

25th Oct 2018

Dr Carolyn Graydon, Principal Solicitor and Manager of the Human Rights Law Program, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre presented this paper at the ALA National Conference on 19 October.

Expert evidence: Traffic accident reconstruction reports and physical observations

16th Oct 2018

David Cormack discusses the decision and reasoning in the recent case of Brown v Daniels & Anor [2018] QSC 209.

Superannuation and TPD Insurance: Four things you should tell every TPD client

11th Oct 2018

Giving TPD insurance claimants specific information early on can stop them taking action that is potentially financially damaging and encourage them to think about how best to maximise their claim should it be successful.

Personal injury claims assisted by disruptive technology

4th Oct 2018

An exploration of an innovative new software – now available to personal injury lawyers in Australia – that converts 2D MRI scans to accurate 3D models.

Why your non-dental cavities may be of interest to the authorities

27th Sep 2018

In the event that new legislation permitting searches for internally concealed drugs is passed in NSW, criminal lawyers and their clients will have to adjust to a changing legal landscape very quickly.