Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of professional services (including Lawyers Weekly, HR Leader, Accountants Daily, and Accounting Times). He is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in New South Wales, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation. You can email Jerome at: [email protected]
Senate inquiry must be ‘turning point’ on child justice
The National Children’s Commissioner has welcomed a Senate inquiry report calling for child justice reform.
POLITICS • Mon, 03 Mar 2025
2 Local Court magistrates to join NSW District Court
Two magistrates, who have a combined 24 years of experience on the Local Court bench, are set to be appointed as judges of the District Court of NSW.
BIG LAW • Mon, 03 Mar 2025
Is AI the new junior lawyer?
To make the most of opportunities presented by AI without sacrificing (or neglecting) the development of junior lawyers’ legal skills, the balance lies in collaboration, ...
SME LAW • Mon, 03 Mar 2025
The rise of the legalpreneur
The growing number of legalpreneurs marks a new era in the legal sector, writes Denise Farmer.
CAREERS • Sun, 02 Mar 2025
$1.1m legal bill for Lattouf case burning a hole in ABC’s pockets
The ongoing unfair dismissal case involving the ABC and its former journalist, Antoinette Lattouf, is reportedly costing the media organisation $1.1 million in legal ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Mar 2025
Apathy is your greatest risk. Are you ready for AML reform?
Law firms are facing a major compliance shake-up – and the cost of inaction could be severe. By July 2026, lawyers must comply with tough new anti-money laundering (AML) ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Mar 2025
Gadens appoints 2 partners for IP, tech team
National law firm Gadens has hired two partners for its intellectual property and technology practice, who will be based in Canberra and Sydney, respectively.
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Mar 2025
An email scandal and its fallout: What’s hot in law this week (24–28 February)
It’s been an extraordinary past week for Australia’s legal profession, with an explosive email rocking one of the nation’s biggest law firms. Here is your weekly round-up ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Thynne + Macartney adds 3 partners, expands into Toowoomba
Brisbane’s oldest law firm, Thynne + Macartney, is expanding its footprint in Queensland, having appointed three new partners (all of whom are female), with one ...
SME LAW • Thu, 27 Feb 2025