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Labor government staff Brigid Delaney is leaving government to launch a stoicism advisory business, a Substack and two books.

Wellmania author Brigid Delaney quits Albanese government for side hustles

The journalist and author is stepping down as Tanya Plibersek’s speechwriter to focus on her many side-gigs – as well as planning a semi-autobiographical novel which could leave friends and colleagues nervous.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman

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Writer Brigid Delaney.

Two book projects, a Substack and a business on the go, but this writer’s staying stoic

From the timeless teachings of the ancients to her numerous real-life adventures, Brigid Delaney has a lot of material to work with.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Former High Court judge Dyson Heydon has published a book on the law of contract.

I was among this disgraced judge’s victims. Attempts to honour him are an insult

The former High Court judge Dyson Heydon is being rehabilitated in some parts of the legal profession. It’s galling.

  • Rachael Patterson Collins
Rob Stary, pictured in 2015, has joined Barns and others in advising the students.

‘Sucker for a good cause’: Melbourne legal legends sign up for Palestinian student activists

Two students expelled from the University of Melbourne over their pro-Palestine protests were given 30 days to appeal. Their plight has already attracted some legal heavyweights.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Capitalism and fairness

Why we need an emphasis on moderation rather than excess

Our socio-economic system is modelled on the wrong thing, greed. We need to change that.

For the first time sin our history, there is a female Chief Justice of the High Court, Susan Kiefel.

Finally, women are taking the law into their own hands

Whether as judges, witnesses or defendants, women have historically been burdened with unfair expectations in the courtrooms of Australia. But that’s changing before our eyes.

  • Jenna Price
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Giorgia Meloni, leader of the Brothers of Italy party, reacts at the party’s general election night event in Rome, Italy, on Monday, September 26.

Italy’s first female PM says being a woman has helped. Is she right?

Should we herald the election of Giorgia Meloni as a feminist victory or are we a pack of feminist hypocrites if we don’t?

  • Jacqueline Maley
The sources said the five-year deal is for use of news articles on a variety of different products such as Google News Showcase and Subscribe with Google.

Google scores major win in High Court defamation battle

Google is not legally responsible for defamatory news stories and other material viewed when users click on its non-sponsored search results, the High Court has ruled.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
The High Court of Australia in Canberra.

Choosing High Court justices a matter of good judgment

Selecting the right jurists to sit on Australia’s highest court is one of the most important tasks for a federal attorney-general. I should know - I chose four of them.

  • George Brandis
The High Court decision distinguishing contractors and employees has been welcomed by food delivery platform Deliveroo.

‘Contractor v employee’ High Court decision gives gig economy stronger backing

A High Court ruling regarding two truck drivers has strengthened gig economy companies’ argument their workers are independent contractors rather than employees.

  • Angus Thompson

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