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RBA reveals Melbourne Cup Day 2026 cash rate call

The Melbourne Cup will bring its usual excitement for punters, but the Reserve Bank’s cash rate call could prove the day’s biggest gamble. Find out, in this special announcement from Legal Home Loans, if the RBA has lifted interest rates for the fifth time in 2026.

03 November 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Strike-off looms for Qld lawyer who stole $89k from trust

A Queensland lawyer convicted over the theft of almost $90,000 from her firm’s trust account may be struck from the roll.

03 November 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Flos Greig and her sisters ‘challenged the acceptable views of the day’

The remarkable lives and careers of the Greig sisters, including Australia’s first woman lawyer, Flos Greig, have been brought to life by their great-niece.

03 November 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Human Rights Act inquiry begins in NSW

The NSW Parliament is conducting public hearings this week as part of its inquiry into the Human Rights Bill 2025, which could bring the nation’s most populous state one step closer to establishing such legislation.

03 November 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Harvey hires Minters exec as legal innovation partner

Global legal tech provider Harvey has appointed the former chief digital and AI officer at BigLaw firm MinterEllison as a legal innovation partner.

03 November 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Lehrmann’s diary bid hits public interest immunity hurdle

Bruce Lehrmann has failed in his bid to reclaim a personal diary seized amid an investigation into alleged police misconduct in the handling of Brittany Higgins’ sexual assault allegations.

03 November 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘A law degree from prison is bloody hard’: A reflection on the journey behind bars

After completing a law degree while incarcerated, an Australian man has explored the personal experiences, challenges and motivations behind a journey shaped by the justice system and a determination to make a difference.

02 November 2026
By Matthew Taylor
The one thing technology can’t replace at the Bar

Highlighting key factors in establishing a thriving career at the Bar, an Australian barrister has offered perspectives on the changing landscape of the legal profession, accentuating the need for ongoing development, adaptability, and strong professional networks.

02 November 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Administrative Review Tribunal to gain 11 new senior members

The Albanese government has appointed 11 senior members to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) to serve for various terms.

02 November 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘An endangered species’: Judge’s bold 2036 prediction for lawyers

In a keynote address at the Expert Witness Symposium 2026 held at the Hilton Sydney, Justice Michael Lee questioned whether the traditional expert witness will survive the next decade.

02 November 2026
By Matthew Taylor