Opinion

Setting off previous proceedings’ costs may discourage pro-bono work, Federal Circuit and Family Court rules

The Minister for Immigration and another respondent sought to set off a costs order made in a non-citizen’s favour...

31 July 2025

By Sergio Zanotti Stagliorio

The importance of a principles-based approach to probity and integrity

Preserving trust in a disrupted world: As the public sector continues to evolve, so too must our approach to probity,...

30 July 2025

By Felicity Cooper and Elise Poiner

Self-representation in the Family Court is on the rise – and it’s undermining the system

The sharp rise in self-represented litigants is a trend within the Australian family law space that is quickly becoming...

28 July 2025

By Michael Tiyce

Trauma-informed lawyering: Supporting clients through compensation claims

The personal injury claim process can be a daunting and emotionally taxing journey for anyone involved, writes Libby...

28 July 2025

By Libby Thomas

Intuition in the courtroom: Friend or foe?

Lawyers are trained to think deliberately, with precision and restraint. Statutes, precedents, and processes form the...

25 July 2025

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

How can lawyers take a seat at the top table as strategic advisers

Lawyers are entitled to take a seat at the top table, but that position is earned, not just assumed, writes Robert...

24 July 2025

By Robert Skeffington

How lawyers should advise clients when the CEO is in crisis

The next time a CEO crisis crosses your desk, don’t just brief your client on regulatory obligations or defamation...

23 July 2025

By Amanda Lacey

Federal Court upholds agreement to remove non-citizens to Nauru

The Federal Court of Australia recently upheld the validity of an interim agreement entered into by Australia and Nauru...

18 July 2025

By Sergio Zanotti Stagliorio

Making partner before 40: A case for flexibility and female leadership in law

In 2025, the legal profession looks very different to the one I stepped into 15 years ago – and yet, when it comes to...

17 July 2025

By Melissa Care

Connecting emotional intelligence to legal practice outcomes

The time for treating emotional intelligence as a footnote has passed, writes Virginia Robin.

17 July 2025

By Virginia Robin