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‘Still teething’: Teen case in adult division exposes gaps in new legislation

The first sentencing hearing under Victoria’s controversial “adult time adult crime” laws exposed confusion over courtroom procedures, sentencing frameworks, and justice reports. Asked whether the legal profession was prepared for the reforms, an experienced criminal lawyer’s answer was unequivocal: no.

17 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Why NRF’s new Aussie head wants young lawyers to lead

Marshall Bromwich’s generation is perhaps the first cohort of leaders to manage a demographic coming through the ranks that may know more about new ways of working than they do. To this end, he doesn’t want Norton Rose Fulbright’s graduate and junior practitioners “just sitting in the background” – he wants them at the table.

17 June 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why NRF’s new Aussie head wants young lawyers to lead

Marshall Bromwich’s generation is perhaps the first cohort of leaders to manage a demographic coming through the ranks that may know more about new ways of working than them. To this end, he doesn’t want Norton Rose Fulbright’s graduate and junior practitioners “just sitting in the background” – he wants them at the table.

17 June 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why ‘the largest IPO ever’ was significant for Australian capital markets

The success of the SpaceX IPO, which raised US$75 billion, will hopefully encourage more international IPO aspirants to consider Australia as a viable and important component of any global offer, partners involved in the transaction say.

17 June 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Clayton Utz promotes 5 to partnership

Australian BigLaw firm Clayton Utz has elevated five senior lawyers to its partnership, strengthening its leadership bench across key practice areas.

17 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Penalty for lawyer who positioned ‘dummy director’ at debt-riddled companies

In conduct that undermined the reputation of the profession, a Victorian solicitor “needlessly” exposed her client to legal and financial risk by facilitating her appointment as a dummy director.

17 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Scrutiny of WA judges to increase under proposed legislation

The West Australian government wants an independent watchdog that will investigate complaints made against the state’s judicial officers.

17 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Moray & Agnew names 4 new partners in 14-lawyer promotion round

National law firm Moray & Agnew has promoted 14 lawyers across its network to senior roles, including the elevation of four lawyers to its partnership ranks.

17 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Butler McDermott elevates estates lawyer to director

Queensland-based Butler McDermott Lawyers has strengthened its leadership team by promoting one of its estate lawyers to director and equity owner.

17 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
If not you, then who? The Streisand effect and the psychology of defence

Defending the rule of law can look like defending the indefensible – and that misunderstanding carries its own risk, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

17 June 2026
By Rebecca Ward, MBA