UN decision on Australia’s human rights breaches a decade in the making

A legal centre’s decade-long fight to secure justice for children detained on Nauru has paid off with a landmark United Nations decision.

BIG LAW • Mon, 13 Jan 2025

Counsel referred to disciplinary body for ‘woeful’ conduct

A Federal Court referred a barrister to the Legal Services Commissioner for his “woeful preparation” in parenting proceedings, including his ironic failure to review ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Jan 2025

AAT member stereotypes Indians in concerning comments

A member with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal had his visa decision tossed out after he made several concerning statements, including a stereotypical claim about ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 12 Jan 2025

Strike-offs, burnout, and pro bono commitments: What’s hot in law this week (6–10 Jan)

Several disciplinary judgments resulted in strike-offs and criticisms from the courts. Meanwhile, new research into burnout revealed just how much legal workplaces are ...

BIG LAW • Fri, 10 Jan 2025

ACT barrister struck off after throwing lawyers under the bus

The ACT Supreme Court found there was a “solid foundation” to remove a barrister and solicitor from the roll, including for his unfounded willingness to shift blame onto ...

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 09 Jan 2025

Qld A-G seeks to overturn ‘inadequate’ sentences

Appeals have been filed in two high-profile Queensland crimes after the Attorney-General found the sentences “manifestly inadequate”.

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Jan 2025

Struck-off lawyer who lied about kidnapped children a ‘stain’ on profession

A Victorian family lawyer was struck off for what may be some of the most shocking acts of deception, which escalated from forging signatures to lying about children ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2025

Supreme Court criticises Sydney firm over its handling of interstate case

A Supreme Court judge has hit out at an interstate law firm for failing to understand or review its procedural rules.

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Jan 2025

Adelaide lawyer struck off for $67k theft from family member

In just the five years he was in legal practice, an Adelaide lawyer stole tens of thousands of dollars from a family member, engaged in conduct that enabled a fraudulent ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Jan 2025