- News
A judge has highlighted 'a substantial lack of understanding' by a magistrate and a defence solicitor for a child offender.
Tony Keim
First nations
- First nations
In NAIDOC Week, Indigenous students are being encouraged to set their sights on higher education.
- First nations
Building on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Joshua Apanui
- News
On Tuesday 4 May, QLS hosted an event reflecting on the past 30 years, and particularly the increase of Aboriginal deaths in custody, since the Royal Commission report.
Joshua Apanui
- News
30 years after a Royal Commission report, little has been done to reduce First Nations imprisonment rates.
- 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
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