AI isn't just bad for the environment, it's bad at being a lawyer too. AI’s ability to hallucinate or provide overly generic information is well documented. Already, the legal industry is seeing instances where AI has been prompted to prepare a legal case – with disastrous results.

We couldn’t do what we do without our team of all-round good humans. Today we’re introducing you to Kudra Falla-Ricketts, one of CDA’s lawyers.

Yesterday, CDA lawyer Kudra represented Daisy in the Casino Local Court. In March, Daisy locked herself on to a bulldozer in Cherry Tree State Forest to protest against native forest logging. Daisy initially faced two charges and a maximum penalty of prison time.

We couldn’t do what we do without our team of all-round good humans. Today we’re introducing you to Declan B., one of CDA’s Paralegals.

A court ruling in October 2025 changed what peaceful assembly means in NSW. Commissioner of Police v Naser found that attending a protest subject to a prohibition order could put you in contempt of court — even if you weren't involved in organising it.

Benedict shares his thanks to Climate Defenders Australia and Rising Tide for their hard work in getting all charges against those arrested at the 2024 blockade. Repost from @centralvicclimateaction #climatedefenders #climatejustice

Vibes are high in the CDA office this morning reading some lovely emails from our clients 🥰 🚣 “Thanks Kudra, Josh and Stacey so much. You all have been so excellent.. No wonder we got off with people like you representing us.” - Paul

Climate Defenders Australia lawyer Trish Kashyap will join a panel webinar hosted by Australian Democracy Network next week to discuss the new protest laws proposed in Western Australia. 📅 Monday 17 August 🕕 6:00 PM AWST / 8:00 PM AEST 📍 Online — australiandemocracy.org.au/WA-Protest-W...

Webinar: Stop WA anti-protest laws

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WIN: NSW Police drop charges against 117 climate defenders! Today NSW Police officially dropped all remaining charges against 117 climate defenders. The charges were laid after hundreds of people entered the water at Newcastle Harbour as part of the historic 2024 Rising Tide protest.

We couldn’t do what we do without our team of passionate lawyers and all-round good humans. Today we’re introducing you to Josh Pallas, one of CDA’s Legal Directors.

Last month we made a submission in respect of Australia's 7th Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) 🧵

Today Josh Pallas and Stacey Ella are in the WA Supreme Court for Joana Partyka and Emil Davey. The team are fighting a discovery application made by Woodside in response to protest-related crimes for which they were previously charged and convicted.

We're excited to welcome Charles Rozario to the team! Charles has spent his career helping organisations grow revenue, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and deliver greater impact.

Every right we have today was won by people who showed up. 🌏✊ This National Day of Protest Rights, we're looking back at 5 moments that shaped Australia's climate movement 🧵

🎉 It’s our birthday! 🎉 One year ago, we opened our doors with a simple belief: people who take a stand for the climate shouldn't have to stand alone in court. 12 months on, the numbers tell a story we're proud of...🧵

Meet Dr Josh Pallas! Josh is our Legal Director, with almost a decade under his belt as a lawyer.

Meet our Executive Director, Julia Grix! Julia is an award-winning lawyer and Fulbright scholar with over 25 years experience advancing social justice and human rights through academic, government and community legal organisations.

We principally work in the areas of criminal law, administrative and constitutional law, tort law, anti-discrimination and human rights law.

While we are a very new organisation, having just opened our doors on July 1 – we’re building on a solid foundation, including representing over 350 individuals and groups, to successfully challenging oppressive bail conditions in 98 separate cases over 15 years.

We are hiring not one, but two roles in our growing team!

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