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WA lawyer dodges strike-off for false legal aid claims

A West Australian practitioner who admitted to several dishonest and deliberate legal aid claims and lied about them during an audit has dodged an order that she be recommended for strike-off.

07 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Government needs legal counsel on its ‘tax on the poor’, lawyer says

One tax lawyer has questioned whether the government knows what a trust really is, highlighting the unnecessary legislative fatigue and administrative burden advisers face.

06 October 2026
By Carlos Tse
Wotton Kearney adds partner, special counsel to general liability team

The addition of a highly experienced partner and special counsel to Wotton Kearney has strengthened its insurance capabilities.

07 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Dissociative identity disorder in the courtroom

The legal profession needs to be trauma- and dissociation-informed in the courtroom and throughout the legal process, write experienced clinicians and researchers.

07 October 2026
By Naomi Halpern, Kate McMaugh, Diane Clare, Prof. Martin Dorahy, Prof. Warwick Middleton
KPMG leadership shake-up continues as global GC exits

KPMG’s global general counsel has retired following a tumultuous 12 months.

06 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Interim counsel ‘no longer primarily a backfill solution’

The first half of 2026 has seen a shift in how law departments are engaging contractors, with the age of AI playing a role in accelerating trends.

06 October 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Flex hours fight ends in defeat for DPP solicitors 

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has heard claims by five former ODPP solicitors over concerns regarding alleged victimisation as a result of overtime and forfeited flex hours following their employment.

06 October 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Clayton Utz lures senior lawyers back to BigLaw

Former Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer lawyers who left for a boutique practice have opted to shut its doors and rejoin BigLaw.

06 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Hall & Wilcox appoints cyber partner

An experienced cyber and technology partner has been added to Hall & Wilcox’s Sydney office, moving over from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.

06 October 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Til debt do us part: Why more couples are calling it quits after decades together

Divorce is often associated with younger couples, but Australian family lawyers are increasingly navigating the complexities that arise when relationships end after decades together, writes Michael Tiyce.

06 October 2026
By Michael Tiyce