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Federal judge ‘led into error’ was wrong to make lawyer pay up, court rules

A principal solicitor has overturned a personal costs order for a thrown-away case management hearing after his employee was prevented from lodging an appearance, apparently put off by the over-eager submissions of other lawyers in the courtroom.

23 September 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Impacts of the proposed immigration plans for 2026–28

The federal government will look to tighten temporary visa rules, aiming to minimise net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028. Here’s what those changes mean, both for clients and the broader community.

23 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Faculti Lawyers extends in-house agentic AI to clients

Portfolio-based legal services provider Faculti Lawyers has extended its in-house-developed agentic AI to its clients.

23 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
‘The technology is insidious’: The danger of smart glasses entering the workplace

Two Sydney councils have banned smart glasses from their community facilities, amid fears of people being filmed without consent.

23 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
KPMG still claiming privilege over 74 documents, ASIC says

KPMG Australia has failed to produce over 70 documents to ASIC as it has continued to claim legal professional privilege, according to the ASIC chair.

22 September 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
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