First Nations people stuck on ‘conveyor belt of injustice’, AHRC president says
By making decisions at the wrong end of the justice system and turning its back on those who need the most support, the government has contributed to the overimprisonment ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Firm calls on remaining states to address Bird v DP gap
States and territories across Australia have been urged to follow in the footsteps of the Victorian government by introducing legislation to strengthen abuse ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Lawyer’s admission revoked, name struck from roll for dishonesty
For breaching the duty of candour, a former Northern Territory lawyer had her admission revoked and her name struck from the roll.
SME LAW • Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Ashurst takes projects and energy partner from G+T
A highly experienced projects and energy partner has returned to Ashurst following her tenure at Gilbert + Tobin.
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Prison officers’ strike over court decision ordered to end
Officers who walked out of correctional centres across NSW in protest of a local court decision have been ordered to return to work.
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Reprimand upgraded to strike-off for lawyer who stole from client
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal was wrong to only impose a public reprimand on a solicitor whose $10,000 theft from a client justified a far harsher ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
21 senior counsel appointed in Victoria
Chief Justice Richard Niall and the Victorian Bar have announced the appointments of 21 new senior counsel.
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Law Society’s ‘misconceived’ costs application thrown out
Costs applications made by the ACT Law Society following successful disciplinary action against a struck-off barrister and solicitor were dismissed by a tribunal for ...
SME LAW • Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Strike-off for lawyer who faked court orders, stole from client
A disgraced lawyer was struck off for a number of jaw-dropping offences, including stealing tens of thousands of dollars from an elderly client and forging family court ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 Oct 2025
