Opinion

Celebrate the progress, but not at the expense of the harder question

The profession has spent two decades improving the pathway to partnership. The next question is whether we can expand...

18 March 2026

By Kim Wiegand

The expanding architecture of police power and the shrinking space for public dissent

The right to protest is a hallmark of a healthy democracy. The events surrounding the Palestine Action Group’s...

17 March 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Why some murders become folklore (and others barely make the news)

If you were designing a justice system from scratch today, you wouldn’t build it on myth, mystery, and media...

13 March 2026

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

Australia’s new privacy tort puts workplace AI and surveillance on trial

Australia’s new statutory tort for serious invasions is reshaping how businesses use workplace AI and surveillance,...

12 March 2026

By Sean Carr

Using AUSTRAC’s starter kits: A practical guide

The financial intelligence agency’s how-to kits are a global first, and send strong signals to Tranche 2 entities,...

11 March 2026

By Katie Bourne

International Women’s Day 2026: Shattering systemic barriers in the legal profession

International Women’s Day 2026, themed “Balance the scales”, is a reminder that as innovation rapidly reshapes...

06 March 2026

By Aparna Watal

When lawyers feel too much

The emotional weight of practice can be both a hazard and a mark of conscience, writes Rebecca Ward, MBA.

04 March 2026

By Rebecca Ward, MBA

The hidden cost of poor client communication in legal services

As client behaviours evolve and expectations rise, firms that prioritise clarity and personalisation will stand out not...

03 March 2026

By Anthony Capano

Why public misunderstanding of the law has become so acute, and what that means for the profession

Most people who enter the legal system do not realise how early their fate has already been shaped, writes James...

27 February 2026

By James Glissan

Australia’s litigation outlook for 2026: Reform, regulation, and other trends

The year 2026 is in full swing, and Australia’s litigation landscape is being reshaped by a combination of legal...

26 February 2026

By Trevor Withane