- News
30 years after a Royal Commission report, little has been done to reduce First Nations imprisonment rates.
First nations
- First nations
A conversation with criminal lawyer and human rights advocate Ron Behlau.
, Joshua Apanui
- First nations
From 1980 to 1989 there were 98 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody; in the 29 years since then, there have been 432 deaths. Something must change.
, Joshua Creamer
- News
It certainly hasn't been an easy road to success for Kenisha, but this single Mum is on track to become Australia's first Yolngu lawyer.
, Lexi Kehl
- Outside the law
When asked the biggest professional challenge she’s faced, Sandra Creamer's answer is direct and disappointing – ‘Racism.’
, Lexi Kehl
- Outside the law
Paul’s journey shows us that it doesn’t matter how long, or how long ago you were in the ‘game,’ because some things don’t change: the opportunity to develop friendships, relationships and the value of adaptability to the unpredictability of life.
, Sheetal Deo
- News
The final resting place of a 28-year-old First Nations man has been determined by a Supreme Court decision.
, Tony Keim
- Outside the law
Asserting your right to exist, your right to be human, is not a choice, it is a necessity. This message instilled in Karen at an early age and has stayed with her through her legal studies.
, Sheetal Deo
- News
At just 21 years old, Lenique Lawson walked the length of her lounge room nursing her contractions, whilst proofreading her final university assessment, completing her law degree.
, Lexi Kehl
- Outside the law
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately and systemically oppressed by the justice system. I wanted to utilise the privileges I have in accessing tertiary education to gain qualifications in an area where I can become an advocate for, and empower, my people.
, Sheetal Deo
- First nations
Sasha Purcell aims to take her message to the United Nations on behalf of Indigenous peoples, including Torres Strait Islanders.
, Tony Keim
- First nations
Today, 2 September, is Indigenous Literacy Day, an annual day to celebrate Indigenous culture, stories, language and literacy.
, Paul Paulson
- First nations
The Black Lives Matter movement is a catalyst for change in the ongoing tragedy of Aboriginal deaths in custody in Australia.
, Joshua Apanui
- News
Indigenous rights activist Sandra Creamer this week joined the legal profession, her admission moved by proud son and barrister Joshua.
, Lexi Kehl
- First nations
Despite COVID-19, reconciliation must continue with the aim of achieving concrete, culturally viable results for a genuinely reconciled future.
, Joshua Apanui
- News
The Law Council of Australia has announced that applications for the 2020 John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship are now open.
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