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Mar 19, 2025 | 
lawyersweekly.com.au | Grace Robbie
As menopause continues to be a sensitive and often overlooked topic in the legal profession, a partner at a national law firm shares key strategies for breaking the stigma and fostering a more supportive workplace.
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Mar 16, 2025 | 
hrleader.com.au | Grace Robbie |Jerome Doraisamy
| |6 minute read Australia’s largest Indigenous legal organisation and its now-former CEO have reached a confidential settlement, over two years after the latter was unlawfully dismissed.
Last week, the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA) issued a statement noting it had reached a settlement with Priscilla Atkins, resulting in her official resignation from the position of chief executive, which she had held since 2007.
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Mar 9, 2025 | 
hrleader.com.au | Grace Robbie |Jerome Doraisamy
A senior lawyer at ANZ has urged businesses to reassess their hiring practices and support mechanisms for parents, particularly those re-entering the workforce after a career hiatus.
Speaking recently on The HR Leader Podcast, Porscia Lam, a senior procurement lawyer at ANZ, shared valuable insights into the steps that businesses should take to make the workplace more inclusive for parents.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
hrleader.com.au | Grace Robbie |Jerome Doraisamy
| |6 minute read While policies aimed at supporting working parents have become increasingly prevalent in professional services firms, one senior lawyer has stressed that these measures don’t always result in tangible and real opportunities.
Editor’s note: This story first appeared on HR Leader’s sister brand, Lawyers Weekly.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
hrleader.com.au | Grace Robbie |Jerome Doraisamy
| |4 minute read With the Workplace Gender Equality Bill set to bring measurable improvements to gender equality within Australian workplaces, two lawyers provide insights into the implications of this bill on workplaces and offer guidance on the necessary preparations to comply with its provisions.
Editor’s note: This story first appeared on HR Leader’s sister brand, Lawyers Weekly.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
hrleader.com.au | Grace Robbie |Jerome Doraisamy
| |5 minute read Despite advancements aimed at transforming newsrooms to represent broader society, Australia’s largest media study has indicated a ‘mixed’ evaluation of these efforts in newsrooms.
A recent study by the Women’s Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA) has provided an insightful evaluation of gender representation within Australian newsrooms, yielding what can be described as a “mixed report card”.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
hrleader.com.au | Grace Robbie |Jerome Doraisamy
| |5 minute read In response to a recent Human Rights Commission report, the president of the Asian Australian Lawyers Association has underscored the pressing necessity to address systemic racism within the legal profession to ensure that all feel safe and respected regardless of their background.
Editor’s note: This story first appeared on HR Leader’s sister brand, Lawyers Weekly.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
hrleader.com.au | Grace Robbie |Jerome Doraisamy
| |5 minute read As the role of HR continues to evolve, the co-founder of a HR consultancy has provided expert insights into how strategic HR management can drive business success.
The role of HR has transformed from mere administrative support to a pivotal element in driving business success. Strategic HR practices are now essential for cultivating a culture of accountability, attracting and retaining top talent, and optimising overall employee performance.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Grace Robbie
A national law firm has initiated a class action suit on behalf of thousands of Aboriginal tenants residing in “substandard public housing” due to lessors breaching laws over a 14-year period.
Slater and Gordon has filed a class action lawsuit in the Federal Court against the Housing Authority and the state of Western Australia, representing numerous Aboriginal tenants residing in public housing across remote areas of Western Australia.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
hrleader.com.au | Grace Robbie |Jerome Doraisamy
Shivani Gupta answers the question that many employers ponder: how can I identify a passionate and motivated candidate in today’s competitive job climate?
In today’s intensely competitive job market, securing top talent requires more than merely assessing technical skills and qualifications. Employers now recognise that long-term success hinges on finding candidates who not only have the necessary expertise but also exhibit a profound passion and intrinsic motivation for their roles.
