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Winners of 30 Under 30 Awards for 2026 revealed

A total of 30 winners have been selected, from 288 finalists, at this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards.

12 March 2026
By Lawyers Weekly
1 in 5 boutique firms still shy away from AI

Artificial intelligence is sweeping through Australian midsize law firms, promising faster workflows and smarter operations – but not every legal practice is ready to jump on board, according to a recent report.

12 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Prominent criminal law firm and defence lawyer unite under new partnership

Victorian criminal law firm Stary Norton Halphen has joined forces with a partner from Galbally & O’Bryan, with the combined practice set to operate under a single firm name from next month.

12 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Lawyer v real estate agent: Dishonesty claims, public reviews and a reprimand

A Queensland lawyer was reprimanded for making a public allegation that his real estate agent engaged in dishonest conduct and offering free legal advice to others who might claim to have been wronged by her.

12 March 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Moray & Agnew adds 2 partners for corporate and commercial team

National law firm Moray & Agnew has welcomed two partners into its Melbourne-based corporate and commercial team.

12 March 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Australia’s new privacy tort puts workplace AI and surveillance on trial

Australia’s new statutory tort for serious invasions is reshaping how businesses use workplace AI and surveillance, writes Sean Carr.

12 March 2026
By Sean Carr
Albanese government increases support for victims and survivors of sexual violence

Funding has been announced for trauma-informed services for NSW and Queensland as part of a larger rollout of judicial support.

12 March 2026
By Amelia Mcnamara
CLCs hit back at federal minister for questioning their role

Nearly a dozen organisations from the community legal and civil society sectors nationwide have united to challenge a federal minister’s bold claims about their role and place in the community.

12 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Justice the Koori way: The court inspiring culture-led justice across Australia

Victoria’s Koori Court has become a model for culturally informed justice across Australia. As similar programs spread nationwide, Magistrate Rose Falla tells Lawyers Weekly what the next steps are and what mainstream courtrooms could be doing better.

11 March 2026
By Naomi Neilson
DIY justice: The surge of self-representation and its toll on the justice system

While self-representation isn’t new, the recent surge of litigants taking justice into their own hands isn’t just rising – it’s exploding, capturing the attention of several lawyers as it empowers some, overwhelming others, and shakes the very foundations of justice we thought we knew.

11 March 2026
By Grace Robbie