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The ‘beating heart’ of enterprise: Why sole traders need better recognition

As Australia’s sole traders continue to grow, quietly shaping the economy, small-business advocates are urging the nation to recognise them for what they truly are – not just business operators, but the beating heart of enterprise driving communities and economic growth nationwide.

05 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Qld criminal law players join forces in major practice expansion

Two prominent forces in Queensland’s criminal law sector have united in a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening their crime practice and cementing their position in the state’s legal market.

05 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Sydney barrister sentenced for harassing calls and texts despite court order

A prominent Sydney barrister has been sentenced after breaching court orders by repeatedly sending menacing texts and Instagram messages over New Year’s Eve.

05 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Johnson Winter Slattery takes tax leader from Clayton Utz

A leading tax lawyer and former national head of Clayton Utz’s tax practice has moved over to Johnson Winter Slattery.

05 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
When Hollywood meets legal reality

Explaining the difference between imagined law and real law is not a failure of the profession. It is part of the work, and often the most important part. It is also the part no one ever puts on screen, writes Tony Taouk.

05 February 2026
By Tony Taouk
Termination lessons from Amazon’s email blunder, layoff of 16k roles

This week, senior leadership at Amazon confirmed job cuts impacting 16,000 roles, with plans to “strengthen” the organisation by “reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy”.

05 February 2026
By Carlos Tse
DWF promotes 11, including 5 principal lawyers

DWF has promoted five to principal lawyer, two to special counsel, three senior associates, and one associate.

05 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Former Supreme Court Justice joins Caroll & O’Dea

A former justice of the NSW Supreme Court and president of the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has joined Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers.

05 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Tribunal penalises ‘petty’ lawyer for slow compliance

A principal lawyer has been reprimanded for his “petty” and unsatisfactory refusal to hand over client documents.

04 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Dearest Jeffrey’: Epstein linked to Sydney law firm job hunt

Among the newly released cache of files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is an email exchange that suggested he assisted someone seeking employment at an Australian law firm.

04 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson