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Top silk calls out ongoing inequality at the WA Bar

President of the WA Bar Association, Julie Taylor SC, cautions that the State’s Bar still faces substantial challenges in achieving greater diversity.

February 5, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Podcast

A real-world experiment in redesigning work and reclaiming time

Career freedom isn't an escape plan with Expert Author Academy founder Kelly Irving.

February 5, 2026

News

Chief Justice highlights rule of law and court performance at Opening of Legal Year 2026

Chief Justice Peter Quinlan has emphasised the central role of the courts and legal profession in maintaining public confidence in the justice system at the ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year for 2026.

February 5, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

Mental health first aid training supports focus on psychological safety at work

Mental health first aid training equips participants with practical skills to recognise when someone may be struggling, start supportive conversations, and guide people towards appropriate help.

February 3, 2026

In-depth

Transforming justice: From system failure to community power

From First Nations decarceration to AI-driven innovation, the 2025 National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference delivered a clear message, writes Greg McIntyre SC.

February 2, 2026

Practice updates

Legal updates·Practice updates

Australia and Russia in the International Court of Justice: the MH17 case

ANU Law School's Professor Donald R. Rothwell and Olivia Gotting examine a novel ICJ case, which may bring finality to the legal proceedings arising from the downing of MH17.

January 16, 2026

Case notes·Practice updates

WA case notes: January 2026

How could the state rely on domestic violence against a social housing tenant in justifying the termination of her lease?

January 16, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

Ethics: inconsistent submissions

Gino Dal Pont considers how to manage ostensibly inconsistent submissions and potential prospects of misleading the court.

December 9, 2025

Case notes·Practice updates

A constitutional fight between Russia and Australia over land in Australia

Gad Coffie explores the recent Government of the Russian Federation v Commonwealth of Australia [2025] HCA 44 decision.

December 4, 2025

News

District Court Chief Judge flags serious and ongoing technology failures

The Chief Judge of the District Court of Western Australia, Julie Wager, has detailed a range of serious and escalating technology failures within the District Court Building in Perth.

January 23, 2026

News

Janine Pritchard elected chair of Law Reform Commission of WA

The Honourable Janine Pritchard has been elected chairperson of the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia at the commission’s first meeting of the year.

January 30, 2026

Letters to the editor·News

Practitioners deserve answers on sensitive data held by Legal Practice Board

Barrister Grahame Young writes to Brief to ask that the Legal Practice Board "publicly justify its position" on the holding of highly sensitive practitioner data - and the Board responds.

January 30, 2026

Opinion

Wills and probate practice in Papua New Guinea: challenges of a developing jurisprudence

Papua New Guinea’s wills and probate law faces cultural resistance, widespread intestacy, and a need for strengthened professional estate planning services.

January 29, 2026

In-depth

‘Leadership comes in many forms’: Carly Price on mentorship, resilience, and keeping an open mind

From chemistry teacher to State Prosecutor, Carly Price’s career has followed a deliberately non-linear path.

January 28, 2026

News

Privacy and information law experts appointed to WA Information Commissioner’s Office

Two lawyers with expertise in privacy, information law and governance have been appointed as deputy commissioners within the Office of the Information Commissioner.

January 23, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If Greg McIntyre SC had a spare 10 minutes

Think you know someone? Tiffany Cosby asks some fun questions in this short and sweet occasional column about how lawyers spend their time ...

January 20, 2026

News

Historic 150th native title determination to be handed down in WA’s goldfields

WA is set to mark a major milestone in Indigenous land recognition, with the state’s 150th native title determination to be made in the goldfields.

January 19, 2026

News

Did you read the new hard copy Brief? Tell us about it …

We want your feedback on the hardcopy of Brief magazine today!

January 16, 2026

Opinion

Abhorrent to the rule of law

The Vice President, Americas Hub, of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association has issued an open letter in relation to the USA's recent military action in Venezuela.

January 16, 2026

News

Vale Gregory Boyle

In memory of Gregory Robert Boyle, Past President and Life Member of the Law Society.

January 15, 2026

Wellbeing

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

That holiday won’t fix your burnout (sorry!): a reality check for senior legal professionals

Margie Ireland outlines some hard truths on burnout, wellbeing and how to find your way to a better 2026.

January 12, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If Kate Wellington had a spare 10 minutes

Think you know someone? Tiffany Cosby asks some fun questions in this short and sweet occasional column about how lawyers spend their time ...

November 24, 2025

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

Beyond Billables: Tatami mats and tea in the Japanese countryside

Beyond Billables is regular column that sees Ange Seen Yang, a self-described lawyer and recovering perfectionist, try things for the first time …

October 9, 2025

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If Christopher Taylor-Burch had a spare 10 minutes

Think you know someone? Tiffany Cosby asks some fun questions in this short and sweet new column about how lawyers spend their time ...

September 16, 2025

Podcasts

Legal lifestyle·Podcast

When big decisions feel easier than small ones with Bethan Winn

Why decision making feels so hard.

February 2, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Podcast

Burnout, rest and recovery: a Doctor’s story

Doctor burnout, high achiever burnout and the cost of always coping

January 29, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Podcast

Imposter Syndrome: why smart, capable people feel like frauds

In this week’s episode of the Outlaws podcast, author and coach Alison Shamir unpacks what imposter syndrome is, why it affects high-performing professionals, and what helps loosen its grip.

January 22, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Podcast

The real reason you’re still stuck … and what to do about it

Why capable people stay frozen for years, and how tiny shifts help when you’re feeling stuck in life and career.

January 12, 2026

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