Opinion

Clarity over chaos

The implied freedom of political communication guards the ground rules of democratic choice. It deserves a stable...

28 October 2025

By Jacob Cuttle

Lawyers understand the law, and criminals understand the mechanics

Law firms think they’re prepared for Tranche 2. They’re not, writes Brett Erickson.

24 October 2025

By Brett Erickson

‘It depends’: Disciplined doubt in a world addicted to certainty

The phrase “it depends” is often treated as the enemy of decisiveness. In truth, it is the language of care, writes...

17 October 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA.

5 ways courage can unlock a lawyer’s potential

Legal professionals don’t need perfect conditions to grow – just the courage to start, writes Hilton Misso.

16 October 2025

By Hilton Misso

The hardest case I’ve ever taken was my own

Sometimes, the bravest thing you’ll ever do is quietly decide: I’m going to build something of my own and I’m not...

13 October 2025

By Sepi Agahi

Lessons from selling a law firm for $57m

Selling a law firm for $57 million wasn’t just a financial event. It was a manifestation of belief, risk and...

09 October 2025

By Hilton Misso

Beyond burnout: Understanding suicide risk in law

Suicide isn’t always about mental illness. Sometimes it’s about silence. Stress. Isolation. And in law, that can be...

09 October 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

Crossover cruelties: Navigating the historical intersections between Australia’s child protection and youth justice systems

With French windows, shutters and a single-storey cast-iron veranda, Bidura House in the Sydney suburb of Glebe might...

08 October 2025

By Dr Jacqueline Rule

Why do we have 12 jurors (and where did that come from)?

The 12-person jury is one of those legal artefacts that has endured through sheer force of repetition, writes Rebecca...

07 October 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

Why addressing vicarious trauma must become a leadership priority in law

If we want a healthy, sustainable legal profession, we need a different approach to addressing trauma in our work,...

03 October 2025

By Iolanthe Gabrie