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Long-serving WA Family Court registrar appointed as magistrate

Western Australia’s Attorney-General John Quigley has promoted a long-serving registrar from the Family Court of Western Australia to the role of magistrate after eight ...

SME LAW • Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Lawyer faces court over alleged $15m theft of client funds to fuel gambling addiction

A prominent Sydney lawyer has faced a Sydney court after being charged with allegedly stealing nearly $15 million from clients to fund a gambling addiction.

SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2026

1 in 5 boutique firms still shy away from AI

Artificial intelligence is sweeping through Australian midsize law firms, promising faster workflows and smarter operations – but not every legal practice is ready to ...

SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2026

Prominent criminal law firm and defence lawyer unite under new partnership

Victorian criminal law firm Stary Norton Halphen has joined forces with a partner from Galbally & O’Bryan, with the combined practice set to operate under a single ...

SME LAW • Thu, 12 Mar 2026

CLCs hit back at federal minister for questioning their role

Nearly a dozen organisations from the community legal and civil society sectors nationwide have united to challenge a federal minister’s bold claims about their role and ...

SME LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2026

DIY justice: The surge of self-representation and its toll on the justice system

While self-representation isn’t new, the recent surge of litigants taking justice into their own hands isn’t just rising – it’s exploding, capturing the attention of ...

SME LAW • Wed, 11 Mar 2026

Early-career moves that set in-house lawyers up for long-term success

Breaking into the corporate legal world is as thrilling as it is formidable, but young lawyers who take smart, strategic steps early can transform that daunting first ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Why corporate counsel must step up beyond the office to advance their careers

While many lawyers believe that laser-focused advancement up the corporate ladder is the key to career purpose, one legal counsel has emphasised that true fulfilment ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Chief Justice, Victorian legal leaders reject suppression order crisis claims

Victoria’s Chief Justice and the top legal bodies have hit back at claims that the state’s courts are in a crisis after Monash University research revealed that Victoria ...

THE BAR • Mon, 09 Mar 2026