23creative

Are PhD Students being paid below the minimum wage?

University of Sydney Classics PhD graduate Tristan Burt has launched a class action against the Commonwealth, arguing that PhD students should be classified as employees rather than students. Burt takes aim as the Commonwealth Research Training Program (RTP) which provides RTP scholarships to doctorate students for stipends, among other things, to assist students with the …
Read more

Carina Zeccola

Managing Director

Carina is the Managing Director and Government Team Leader at Griffin Legal As Managing Director, Carina leads the execution of the firm’s strategic direction, by working closely with our team and clients to achieve the firm’s goals and vision. As Government Team Leader, Carina has direct oversight and involvement with our Commonwealth Government clients ensuring …
Read more

Specialised Advice

Our seconded staff have provided specialised advice while embedded in Australian Government agencies in the following practice areas: