"Daniel's father is an Australian citizen and he is of Aboriginal descent, so we argue any attempt to deport him would be unlawful. If ever there was a case for the exercise of ministerial discretion, this is the case.” Rod Hodgson via @abcnews https://t.co/BKWe2vrixV
The law should serve everyone, not just those who can afford it
At Maurice Blackburn, our work is based on the view that Australian and international law should support the notion of justice and reflect community values.
Maurice Blackburn: A history of fighting for fairness
Jacinta Lewin
Special Counsel, Social justice, Melbourne"Achieving great outcomes for my clients is very satisfying. So is having the opportunity to meet and work for people from a broad range of backgrounds."
Nicki Lees
Senior Associate, Social justice, Melbourne"Seeing the way in which the law can be such a powerful tool for positive social change is very rewarding."
Samuel Habteslassie
Associate, Social justice, Melbourne“I am driven by the belief that our profession has a duty to ensure that justice and strong legal representation is accessible to the most vulnerable."
Karl Shami
Lawyer, Social justice, Melbourne'The strength and resilience of my clients inspires me to fight for their rights and correct injustices in our society.'
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