Western Australia

Solicitor’s ‘monster’ litigation claim fails to derail disciplinary action

A lawyer who allegedly branded an opposing party a “psycho” and a “fruitcake” has failed to have disciplinary...

09 November 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Pragma adds ‘doyen of the Perth legal profession’ from Lavan

Leith Ayres, whose career in the Perth legal profession spans more than 35 years, has left Lavan to join Pragma.

29 October 2026

By Jerome Doraisamy

Court dogs celebrated for service

At Perth Children’s Court, specially trained dogs to support vulnerable participants have been recognised in...

19 October 2026

By Matthew Taylor

District Court judge appointed in Western Australia

Attorney-General Dr Tony Buti has appointed a new judge to the District Court of Western Australia.

21 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Magistrate appointed in Western Australia

Attorney-General Dr Tony Buti has announced the appointment of a magistrate to the Magistrates Court and Children’s...

11 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Senior member, ordinary member added to WA State Administrative Tribunal

Attorney-General Dr Tony Buti has appointed experienced practitioners to the State Administrative Tribunal.

07 September 2026

By Naomi Neilson

3 judges set to join WA’s top courts

Western Australia’s judiciary is set to welcome three new appointments across the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

17 August 2026

By Grace Robbie

Moray & Agnew bolsters government practice with 2 Perth partner hires

National law firm Moray & Agnew has strengthened its government practice in Western Australia with the appointment...

10 August 2026

By Grace Robbie

Former Perth lawyer jailed over encrypted messages with bikie gang

A former Western Australia-based lawyer is set to be imprisoned after being found guilty of attempting to obstruct the...

21 July 2026

By David Hollingworth

Stork Davies strengthens Perth presence with second office

West Australian boutique firm Stork Davies has expanded its presence by opening a second office in the Perth...

11 June 2026

By Grace Robbie