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Justice Clyde Croft has voiced the need for greater judicial restraint in arbitration, warning that the application of domestic legal principles risks undermining party autonomy, international consistency, and Australia’s standing as a leading hub for commercial dispute resolution.

At Perth Children’s Court, specially trained dogs to support vulnerable participants have been recognised in celebration of a five-year milestone of the Justice Facility Dog Program this year.

The NSW government has appointed an experienced Local Court and District Court judge as president of the Children’s Court of NSW.

Two new judges have been appointed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2), strengthening the court’s benches in Melbourne and Hobart.

The NSW Local Court is set to strengthen its capacity, with four experienced lawyers joining the bench next month to bring its judicial ranks to a record 161.

The Honourable Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, who formerly served as attorney‑general of Australia, is set to become commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, while the executive director and former general counsel of the corporate regulator, Christopher Savundra, will serve as deputy commissioner.

A recommendation to strike off a Western Australian lawyer for making baseless, scandalous allegations has sent a strong message to the profession that “very serious consequences” will be taken against those who engage in similar misconduct.

Dentons has bolstered its national energy, resources, and infrastructure practice with the appointment of an experienced projects partner.

Allegations of safety breaches involving cosmetic nail glue and button battery products have been made against retail giant Kmart.

Slater and Gordon Lawyers has secured a $1.9 million payment for an ex-plumber diagnosed with asbestosis after being exposed to the toxic substance during his employment.