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Hundreds of victim-survivors turned away daily as legal centres warn of funding shortfall

A CEO from an Australian community legal centre has sounded the alarm over the federal government’s commitment to tackling domestic and family violence, warning that ...

SME LAW • Sun, 29 Mar 2026

The long lunch isn’t dead – it’s evolving

Once a cornerstone of legal business development, the traditional “long lunch” has largely faded from “an alcohol-inflected business development tool”, but it has now ...

SME LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2026

2 boutique firms merge to fuel growth

Having operated independently for a combined 24 years, Mitry Lawyers and Emerson Lewis Lawyers have joined forces in a merger aimed at addressing the “practical ...

SME LAW • Thu, 26 Mar 2026

AI in court isn’t the problem – lawyers are, expert warns

A string of high-profile cases involving lawyers misusing artificial intelligence has sent ripples of concern through the profession. But according to one legal expert, ...

SME LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2026

The booming areas 4 HSF Kramer partners warn lawyers can’t ignore

As the legal profession continues to undergo rapid and unprecedented shifts, four partners from a global law firm have identified the key forces set to drive dealmaking ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Qld lawyer faces multiple child abuse and rape charges

A national firm owner and principal solicitor is set to face court over serious child abuse and rape charges, with the alleged incidents dating back more than a decade.

SME LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2026

Johnson Winter Slattery names new head of AI

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has promoted a team member to a newly created firm-wide role as partner and head of AI, strengthening its focus on integrating ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Mar 2026

GCs urged to lead on AI governance without stifling innovation

As AI tools surge into the legal world, general counsel face mounting pressure to manage significant legal risks without stifling innovation. Here, Gartner’s research ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 24 Mar 2026

HFW promotes 4 to senior associate in Australia

Global law firm HFW has elevated 26 lawyers across its international network, including four in Australia.

BIG LAW • Sun, 22 Mar 2026