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Beyond reproductive leave: Building menopause‑friendly workplaces for World Menopause Day

Grace Molloy, founder and CEO of Menopause Friendly Australia discusses the new ISO standard for menopause and how leading organisations are facilitating a broader support program at work.

October 16, 2026

News

Curtin Law Dean opposes proposed WA mega-university

The WA Government is investigating a three-university merger, with Curtin opposing the proposal and UWA calling for clear benefits to students and communities.

October 15, 2026

News

Perron and pals from the Justice Facility Dog Program celebrate five years

Pawesome court dogs reach an incredible fifth year anniversary as part of the Justice Facility Dog Program this year.

October 14, 2026

Opinion

The Court waiting room: An underutilised resource in the litigation process

Cally Hannah reflects on how Court waiting rooms could become valuable spaces for legal education, helping litigants understand processes, options and consequences before entering court.

October 14, 2026

Opinion

Peace of mind: How the Quality Practice Standard supports better legal practice

Kevin Chalkin says QPS helps WA law firms strengthen compliance, manage risk and deliver consistent, professional service throughout every matter.

October 12, 2026

Practice updates

Case notes·Practice updates

High Court judgments: October 2026

Chaplin v Secretary, Department of Social Services [2026] HCA 22 and Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd [2026] HCA 21 and Cullen v New South Wales

October 9, 2026

Practice updates·Risk management

Risk alert: AI and increasing risk factors for legal practitioners

Jehan-Philippe Wood and Johnathan Edgelow discuss how AI adoption is increasing among Australian legal practitioners, but inadequate supervision, verification and governance create significant professional, ethical and regulatory risks.

October 8, 2026

Legal updates

The Singleton decision: High Court quashes NT water licence in landmark Indigenous rights decision

Gwynette Govardhan examines the Singleton Station, NT groundwater license decision in the recent High Court ruling.

October 5, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

Simplified initial client due diligence (ICDD): An excellent opportunity to reduce client friction

Fiona Halsey explains how to reduce client friction, compliance costs and staff burdens using simplified ICDD under AML CTF rules.

October 2, 2026

In-depth

Vale Bill Gummow, law’s Renaissance man

Brief Editor-at-Large Dr Michael Douglas reflects on the many lessons imparted by the late Hon William Gummow AC.

September 18, 2026

News

Attorney-General helps WA community legal centres pay for PCs after Legal Practice Board says no

Western Australia's community legal centres will receive an additional $2 million over the next two years to help manage operating costs, including practising certificates.

October 8, 2026

Opinion

Tax time: Don’t leave deductions on the table

Ben De Rosa, Director of Aevum Accounting clarifies what employed lawyers can (and can't) claim at tax time.

October 7, 2026

News

Law Society defends migration lawyers against federal government attack

The Law Society is working with the Law Council of Australia to push back against the federal government's plans to target migration lawyers, defending the independence of the profession.

October 5, 2026

In-depth·Opinion

When governments decide which cases lawyers can run

Government proposals targeting migration lawyers threaten the rule of law and the separation of powers, and misconduct should be dealt with under existing standards, not by giving the Executive influence over which cases lawyers can pursue, writes David Fleming.

October 5, 2026

News

Sheriff’s Office to take over regional court security

The Cook Government has approved the next stage of a state-wide court services model following disruption to regional court sittings earlier this year.

October 1, 2026

Opinion

The workplace legal claim I believe is coming

Grace Molloy, founder and CEO of Menopause Friendly Australia warns employers that poorly implemented menopause and reproductive health policies could expose them to discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.

September 30, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Quirky cases

Mickey Mouse goes to court: A mouse tale

Quirky Cases are brought to you by John McKechnie AO KC.

September 25, 2026

In-depth

Trailblazing lawyer Mary Gaudron, a woman of many firsts, leaves a huge and lasting legacy

Known for her courage, integrity and compassion, the Hon Mary Gaudron AC brought her fierce intellect to bear on some of the nation’s most significant legal cases.

September 24, 2026

Opinion

Professional judgement and ethical risk in the age of AI, or: The more things change, the more they stay the same

Rob Lilley considers how AI is reshaping legal practice but that professional duties remain unchanged, requiring lawyers to verify outputs, protect confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.

September 23, 2026

Opinion

Preparing the profession: Why AI competency should become part of legal CPD

Robert Green considers whether professional competence in AI is evolving quickly enough for the legal profession.

September 18, 2026

Legal Lifestyle

Opinion·Wellbeing

Three core attributes of tomorrow’s lawyers

Legal intuition, professional integrity and personal trustworthiness are the quintessentially human qualities that will enable lawyers to stay relevant and resolute in a post-AI world, writes Jordan Furlong.

September 16, 2026

Opinion·Wellbeing

A matter of trust – why AI guard rails are crucial

Amid commentary around the potential change to the staffing mix in law firms relating to AI, Mark Andrews explores the notion of trust and the legal profession.

August 31, 2026

Opinion·Wellbeing

The identity opportunity for lawyers

Generative AI will take over legal task performance and catalyse an identity crisis for the legal profession, unless lawyers instead turn this into an opportunity to redefine their purpose and value, writes Jordan Furlong.

August 7, 2026

Opinion·Wellbeing

The lost art of picking up the phone

Law firm leaders need to create a culture in which phone communication feel safe and normal, writes Leonie Green.

July 20, 2026

Podcasts

Legal lifestyle·Podcast

You know that oddly flat feeling when work is neither terrible nor fulfilling?

Reviewing Jennifer Breheny Wallace's book, 'Mattering' and realising the issue might not be the work, the hours or the pressure, but that you feel like you don't matter.

April 16, 2026