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Police powers ‘extraordinary’ burden on political communication, Invasion Day protestors say

Ahead of an Invasion Day protest in Melbourne’s CBD, lawyers for the organisers have made a bid to the Federal Court to prevent police from being allowed to search attendees without a warrant or reasonable grounds.

16 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
The unspoken questions behind injury claims

In personal injury matters, the injury itself is rarely the only issue, writes Sepi Agahi.

16 January 2026
By Sepi Agahi
KWM partner rejoins White & Case

Global law firm White & Case has moved to bolster its global debt finance practice and global financial institutions industry group with the appointment of a Sydney-based partner.

16 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
Harvey enters Australian law schools, partnering with UTS and USYD

Global legal AI platform Harvey has made its first move into Australian legal education, partnering with two of the nation’s leading universities to bring its Law Schools Program into the classroom.

16 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
K&L Gates promotes Sydney lawyer to partnership, in global cohort of 26

A Sydney-based banking and finance lawyer has been elevated to the partnership of global firm K&L Gates.

16 January 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
How purpose-driven career design creates stronger, happier legal leaders

By boldly challenging the traditional path and defining success for herself, Rachael Karlyl revealed how purpose-driven career design has made her both a stronger, happier, and more inspiring legal leader.

15 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
How law firms can turn priorities into tangible outcomes

Law firms often know their challenges and priorities – but turning plans into real results is known to be a challenge. Here, Zahn Nel has shared powerful insights on how firms can finally bridge the gap between intention and action – and start seeing tangible outcomes.

15 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Lawyer’s discrimination claim against Southern Cross Uni fails

A Queensland lawyer and former tutor with the Southern Cross University has failed to make out a claim that his ex-employer subjected him to disability discrimination and acts of victimisation.

15 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
HWL Ebsworth promotes 65, including 3 to partner

National law firm HWL Ebsworth has appointed three new partners and elevated 65 staff members throughout the firm’s national network.

15 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
‘Intolerable’: Mega litigation a drain on justice system, Chief Justice says

Efforts to provide meaningful access to justice to more Australians will be in vain as long as court resources are tied up by large and lengthy proceedings, Chief Justice Peter Quinlan told Lawyers Weekly.

14 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson