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Anti-gang laws target young and marginalised

Karin Derkley 25 Jul 2018

New laws introduced by the Victorian state government could send people as young as 14 to prison for up to three years for associating with someone convicted of a serious offence...

Discrimination Young Persons

African-Australian lawyers' network launched

Karin Derkley 23 Jul 2018

Lawyers and law students from one of Australia's newest migrant communities have launched a network to provide support and establish stronger links with the wider legal community...

Networking

Mandatory sentencing podcast

Law Institute Journal 20 Jul 2018

How appropriate is mandatory sentencing? The Victorian Government has taken another step towards mandatory sentencing which will see Victorians found guilty of assaulting paramedics, police and other emergency and health workers...

Criminal Procedure Legislation Podcasting Sentencing

Taking legal services to communities

Karin Derkley 13 Jul 2018

Bringing together Aboriginal women for a day of pampering and activities is how Djirra, formerly the Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention & Legal Service Victoria, gets its message out about its legal services...

Women's Rights

Treaty process a 'big step forward'

Karin Derkley 12 Jul 2018

Legislation that has started the process towards a treaty with Aboriginal Victorians is a huge step forward for the community, says Victoria Legal Aid associate director of Aboriginal Services Meena Singh.

Community no better off, despite more prisoners: Ombudsman

Karin Derkley 10 Jul 2018

Victoria has more prisoners at greater expense, no drop in crime or recidivism and the community feels less safe, says lawyer Tania Wolff commenting on...

Sentencing

Child sex abuse survivors may go empty-handed

Karin Derkley 02 Jul 2018

Ending up with nothing is a possibility for survivors of child sexual abuse due to conditions of the national redress scheme...

July LIJ flipbook

Law Institute Journal 02 Jul 2018

Welcome to the July LIJ flipbook. You can turn pages electronically, magnify type and click through to editorial content, LIV goods and services and upcoming events and advertising...

Communication

Not fair game

Rebecca Neophitou 02 Jul 2018

ACCC v JJ Richards is the first successful prosecution involving unfair terms in small business contracts. It is likely to have a significant impact on commercial practices...

Consumer Law

It’s about the BEAR

Tracey Mylecharane 02 Jul 2018

Could the Banking Executive Accountability Regime be the next important step in corporate law?...

Be clear or face the music

Grant Lubofsky 02 Jul 2018

A recent Supreme Court decision highlights the need for careful and precise drafting of terms of settlement and clear communication between parties at mediation...

Communication Mediation Real Property Settlements