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A ‘clearly inadequate’ costs application, and a failure to regain the right to practise: What’s hot in law this week (12–16 Jan)
The year 2026 is now in full swing, with numerous notable court proceedings and some high-profile appointments having been made. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.
Big Law
VicPol’s arguments for search powers ‘incorrect’, court told
The assistant commissioner of Victoria Police had a “misunderstanding of the law” when he authorised a six-month declaration that allowed for warrantless searches in the Melbourne CBD, organisers behind the upcoming Invasion Day protest told the Federal Court.
Big Law
Police powers ‘extraordinary’ burden on political communication, Invasion Day protestors say
Ahead of an Invasion Day protest in Melbourne’s CBD, lawyers for the organisers have made a bid to the Federal Court to prevent police from being allowed to search attendees without a warrant or reasonable grounds.
SME Law
The unspoken questions behind injury claims
In personal injury matters, the injury itself is rarely the only issue, writes Sepi Agahi.
Big Law
KWM partner rejoins White & Case
Global law firm White & Case has moved to bolster its global debt finance practice and global financial institutions industry group with the appointment of a Sydney-based partner.
NewLaw
Harvey enters Australian law schools, partnering with UTS and USYD
Global legal AI platform Harvey has made its first move into Australian legal education, partnering with two of the nation’s leading universities to bring its Law Schools Program into the classroom.
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