Why aged care reform may not fix decades of neglect
After a series of frustrating delays, the highly anticipated new Aged Care Act will finally
Catherine Henry
6 November 2025
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Yet more delay: Albanese government kicks aged care reform down the road—again
Yet more delay to aged care reform The Federal Government has once again postponed the
Catherine Henry Lawyers
6 June 2025
Law Matters Podcast: Women’s Rights, Reproductive Health, and Leadership with Sonia Hornery MP
There’s no doubt that the women’s rights movement has made significant advancements in gender equality
Catherine Henry Lawyers
26 March 2025
Suffering in silence: Ignoring women’s chronic pain
The impact of women’s chronic pain At the Newcastle Writers Festival, the panel discussion How
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25 March 2025
How safe is Paracetamol? – Vic Coroners case explores hidden dangers
Paracetamol is widely considered to be a form of safe pain relief. After all, it’s
Catherine Henry Lawyers
20 March 2025
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