Top 10 stories in 2023
It has been an extraordinary year for legal news in 2023, from major court decisions to powerful opinion pieces. Here, we take a look back at the most-read news stories ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 21 Dec 2023
Journalistic privilege upheld in significant Federal Court ruling
A journalist in the midst of a defamation suit will not have to reveal the 13 confidential sources who criticised an orthopaedic surgeon’s alleged controversial ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Suspended solicitor accused of trust account misconduct
An NSW solicitor already embroiled in criminal proceedings and a fight to hold onto her practising certificate is now challenging allegations she withdrew more than ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Dec 2023
Politician’s comments about magistrate’s decision ‘inappropriate’
The West Australian Law Society said it was “inappropriate” for a politician to make negative, public comments about a recent court decision concerning a 10-year-old ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Dec 2023
NSW Supreme Court welcomes 2 new judges
Two senior counsel have joined the equity division of the NSW Supreme Court, bringing with them 60 years of collective experience.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Dec 2023
Australian Bar Association announces new executive team
In addition to securing the position of president and vice-presidents, the Australian Bar Association created the role of chair of conferences.
BIG LAW • Mon, 18 Dec 2023
WA solicitor guilty of professional misconduct relating to elderly client
A West Australian solicitor has been found guilty of professional conduct relating to an elderly client’s capacity to make complex decisions.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Dec 2023
NSW solicitor banned from practising for perverting course of justice
A solicitor from a small mining town in NSW had his practising certificate cancelled for perverting the course of justice.
BIG LAW • Sun, 17 Dec 2023
NSW solicitor threatened alleged domestic violence victim
A solicitor was accused of threatening a woman inside a Local Court immediately prior to domestic violence proceedings.
BIG LAW • Thu, 14 Dec 2023
