Oct 29, 2020 | News
We enter into contracts all the time, often without knowing it. When we buy a bus ticket, subscribe to free Wi-Fi, or when we shop online. However, most people will admit to not taking the time to read the fine print, which is often detailed and difficult to understand. Have a look at how our colleague, Prof. Camilla Anderson at the Law School, University of Western Australia have found an alternative to navigating through paragraphs of legalese, which has started an exciting visual direction for legal contracts. READ MORE
Sep 11, 2020 | News, Uncategorised
Join us from the 13th to the 15th of October at the Access for All: Plain Language is a Civil Right virtual conference where Robert will be a keynote speaker. This is a virtual conference dedicated to using plain language to break down barriers in society. We will explore five stories or themes that show how plain language can increase access, justice, and transparency for all. Get your tickets here: https://www.accessforallconference.com/
Jun 5, 2020 | News
The Sir Harry Gibbs Legal Heritage Centre is located in the Brisbane courts of law in Queensland Australia. They recently held a Graphic Justice exhibition, which featured a number of projects, including comic contracts while highlighting local and overseas work. READ MORE
May 27, 2020 | News
As accessibility becomes a key element in legal innovation, it is imperative we leverage new mediums to re-think the way we offer legal services. Throughout history, written text has been the lingua franca of the law. However, moving forward, we must engage with new mediums to rethink the way we offer legal services. READ MORE
May 21, 2020 | Interviews
How are lawyers and engineers joining forces to innovate and disrupt at the same time? The answer is in visual contracts. Aurecon’s Managing Director for Built Environment John McGuire and Professor Camilla Andersen discuss the complexities of innovation versus risk and the vital role visual contracts can play in engaging people. LISTEN HERE
