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Mullins welcomes first pro bono special counsel

Queensland law firm Mullins has taken a major step in expanding access to justice across the state by unveiling its first-ever pro bono special counsel role.

02 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Senior judges refuse to be left behind on AI

The Supreme Court of Victoria is positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence developments as the technology reshapes legal practice and courtroom operations, the Chief Justice has said.

01 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Trust in criminal justice system collapses to historic low

Public confidence in the criminal justice system has slumped to an all-time low, with new research revealing that barely half of adults – just 54 per cent – have confidence in how the system delivers justice.

01 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Veteran family law litigator appointed magistrate of WA Family Court

Western Australia’s Attorney-General Tony Buti has appointed a family law specialist with more than 20 years of experience to serve as a magistrate of the state’s Family Court.

01 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Lander & Rogers poaches team from JWS

National law firm Lander & Rogers has poached a 10-member regulatory litigation team, including one partner, from a rival national practice.

01 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
4-month ban for Victorian lawyer who played both sides in unwanted legal battle

In a bizarre chain of events, a Victorian solicitor had his firm push ahead with a case against his client’s advice, tried to persuade her to give evidence, then began acting for the opposing party as well.

01 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Oi c--t’: Senior lawyer avoids ban after 43 bullying incidents against junior females

A partner who took a junior intern back to his flat after an office Christmas party and made offensive comments about a colleague’s fertility issues has narrowly avoided an immediate ban from practising.

01 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
Johnson Winter Slattery elevates 5 to partner

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has elevated five of its lawyers to the partnership, strengthening its senior ranks across three of its Australian offices.

01 June 2026
By Grace Robbie
A lawyer’s take on Eminem’s Slim Shady v Swim Shady trademark dispute

The bigger you are, the more your commercial footprint can inadvertently crush smaller creators who built something legitimate, writes Aparna Watal.

01 June 2026
By Aparna Watal
Discipline for lawyer inflating Legal Aid grants

A sole director submitted false Legal Aid claims, including billing for six hours in court despite appearing for just seven minutes.

29 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson