‘Social fabric is fraying’: Australia urged to act on urgent human rights concerns
The first annual human rights assessment has wasted no time in delivering a stark verdict on Australia’s human rights record, warning that governments are failing to ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 May 2026
ART appoints 44 new general members
The Albanese government has strengthened the Administrative Review Tribunal with the appointment of a new cohort of general members.
THE BAR • Mon, 04 May 2026
DLA Piper takes partner from global rival
Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed a projects partner in its Perth office, joining from rival Ashurst.
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 May 2026
HWLE Lawyers names new CEO amid leadership shake-up
HWL Ebsworth has unveiled its new chief executive as the national law firm implements a new streamlined, single-CEO leadership model.
BIG LAW • Fri, 01 May 2026
HSF Kramer elevates 8 to executive counsel
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has promoted eight lawyers to executive counsel across its Australian offices, as part of its latest global promotions ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Apr 2026
7 in 10 law firms rank profitability as their top priority
Profitability is taking centre stage in legal strategy globally, with 70 per cent of law firms ranking it as a top priority in their business decision making, a new ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Apr 2026
How staying present and connected is key to surviving legal burnout
While relentless performance pressure continues to drive burnout and push lawyers out of the profession, one partner argues that true longevity hinges on a simple yet ...
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Australia’s litigation boom: Why the nation is seeing more claims than ever
While Australia may be a relatively small nation, it is rapidly ascending the ranks as one of the world’s most litigious jurisdictions – a shift showing no signs of ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Mills Oakley takes 3 partners from BigLaw rivals
National BigLaw firm Mills Oakley has strengthened its national partnership with the appointment of three new partners from leading international and national law firms
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Apr 2026