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Immediate suspension for solicitor charged with firearm offences

An Aboriginal Legal Services lawyer charged with the alleged 3D printing of a firearm had his practising certificate suspended.

22 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Class action launched against Torrens University over underpayments

A new class action will target Torrens University over alleged underpayment of casual academics, potentially covering more than 1,000 staff.

22 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Justice Connect, JusticeNet to merge

Two Australia-based legal services charities will merge, helping people access free legal support when they need it most.

22 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
‘There will always be questions’: Inside the difficult task of reaching a jury verdict

Australia’s jurors continue to face the difficult task of weighing complex evidence, following strict rules and deliberating confidentially before reaching a verdict, a new UNSW report has highlighted.

21 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
$9k penalty for lawyer’s ‘unacceptable’ use of AI

A self-professed expert in migration law has been handed a personal costs order for his courtroom conduct, including the inappropriate use of generative artificial intelligence.

21 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Savoured every moment of a long and productive life’: Remembering the Honourable William Gummow AC

A former justice of the High Court of Australia has passed away, with several legal bodies commemorating his service to the profession.

21 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
District Court judge appointed in Western Australia

Attorney-General Dr Tony Buti has appointed a new judge to the District Court of Western Australia.

21 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Fortescue third to appeal against Federal Court’s native title compensation ruling

Further to the Federal Court’s landmark compensation ruling earlier this year, Fortescue Mining has joined the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation and the state of Western Australia in launching its own appeal against the decision.

21 September 2026
By Amelia McNamara
ADF sex harassment class action survives legal challenge

The Federal Court has cleared the way for an Australian Defence Force class action that alleged systemic sex discrimination and sexual harassment against female members.

21 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Her career’s finished’: Daughter of fugitive developer loses practising certificate

A Sydney lawyer who falsified a document to secure a $150 million bank loan had her practising certificate cancelled.

18 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson