Western Australia

Master of the Supreme Court, District Court judge appointed in WA

For the first time, a woman has been appointed as Master of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, with a senior...

04 December 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Piper Alderman hires another partner for Perth office

National law firm Piper Alderman has continued to grow its Perth-based team, this time appointing a new partner for its...

22 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

WA A-G names new District Court judge, Solicitor-General

The West Australian Attorney-General, John Quigley, has appointed a barrister and former prosecutor as a judge of the...

20 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Complaints withdrawn but Perth solicitor still on hook for costs

A legal complaints committee withdrew an application for disciplinary action over allegations stemming from a...

16 November 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Negligence claims against barristers dismissed but compensation still possible

A complaint by property owners against a firm of solicitors and two barristers was thrown out of an administrative...

15 November 2023

By Naomi Neilson

Tribunal reviews power to appoint manager to firm

Following a complaint made by a firm of barristers and solicitors, a tribunal was tasked with considering if a legal...

10 November 2023

By Naomi Neilson

WA Law Society names 2024 president

The Law Society of Western Australia has elected its new president, who will commence in the role in the new...

12 October 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Magistrate named as new District Court judge in WA

An experienced magistrate, Felicity Zempilas, has been appointed as a new judge of the District Court of Western...

03 October 2023

By Nathanielle

4 appointments made to Magistrates Court of WA

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has named four new magistrates to the state’s Magistrates...

11 September 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

WA Family Court registrar promoted to magistrate

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has elevated a registrar in the Family Court of Western Australia to a...

28 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy