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Escape from Afghanistan: Legal action in a humanitarian crisis
As the US and other western forces withdrew from Afghanistan in early September and the Taliban seized Kabul, the world watched. ...
Taking action to protect voting rights
Justice Action is an independent organisation that strives to give a voice to people who have been marginalised or excluded from the community. Its 'Just Us' newsletter gives people in prison and mental health systems in Australia and New ...
A step closer to restoring respect and dignity to young people at Banksia Hill
Banksia Hill is a youth detention centre south of Perth, the only such centre for offenders aged 10 to 17 years in Western Australia. Staff shortages have seen the centre operate rolling 'lockdowns', with some young people forced to spend ...
Jawun Secondment: Finance to football in Shepparton
Former Review Services Senior Team Leader Francesco Spanti spent six weeks in Shepparton, Victoria with Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative. Rumbalara is a leading provider of community-controlled, whole of life services that support, honour ...
Employment opportunities and support
Employment opportunities and support Earlier this year, our team in Hanoi assisted HopeBox apply for and obtain a Social Enterprise Licence from the Government of Vietnam. Huong Dang founded HopeBox with the simple goal of helping rural ...
The inside scoop on pro bono
Stories Views from our team Pro bono and community work is one of the most enduring topics of interest for law students applying for clerkships at top tier law firms. However, without first-hand experience, it's difficult for students to ...
Flexible work
'I've been working part-time for the past five years, as I balance work with raising a young family. I think there's this idea that working part time, especially in a deal team, isn't achievable. For me, having amazing support at home and ...
Fiona Reid
Fiona Reid Principal, Accredited Specialist in Family Law Reid Family Lawyers, Sydney This interview was conducted in 2015. Allens alumna Fiona Reid's career at the firm was interesting and varied, where she began as a secretary, and ended ...
David Brewster
David Brewster Legal Director Coles Group, Melbourne This interview was conducted in 2016. Former Competition Law group partner David Brewster left Allens in 2016 to join the Coles Group as Legal Director. After 13 years as a partner, he ...
Navigating geopolitical disruption
A snapshot of key market risks cutting across sectors and the practical steps businesses should be taking now. Explore key considerations and immediate actions to strengthen resilience. A snapshot of key considerations emerging by sector ...