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Insights from the IBA’s 2026 Raising the Bar Report

While positive steps have been taken toward equality for women in the legal space, there is certainly still work to do, writes Isobel Millward.

April 16, 2026

Practice updates·Risk management

Preparing for Tranche 2 AML CTF laws while avoiding unintended consequences

Preparing for the introduction of Tranche 2 of AML CTF reforms will probably involve the biggest changes in the last 25 years for many in the legal profession.

April 16, 2026

News

UN Review of Australia’s human rights performance highlights child justice concerns

United Nations review finds Australia's age of criminal responsibility is at odds with international standards.

April 16, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

Dissent in the West: a review of the Public Order Legislation Amendment Bill 2026

Oliver Price and the John Curtin Law Clinic review the Public Order Legislation Bill 2026 (WA).

April 16, 2026

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

Practice updates

Legal updates·Opinion

Less jail, better justice? Lessons from the UK’s new sentencing Act

Isobel Millward, Juris Doctor student at UWA, considers UK sentencing reforms from an Australian context.

April 14, 2026

Case notes

Can a solicitor charge for more than 24 billable hours of work in a single day?

Stephen Conwell discusses a recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

April 2, 2026

Case notes·Practice updates

Family law case notes: April 2026

Property - children - property

April 2, 2026

Legal updates·Opinion

Understanding Standing Orders: the operating system of the Legislative Assembly

Sergeant-at-Arms/Clerk Assistant (Procedure) Thomas Moorhead delves into the details of Standing Orders.

April 1, 2026

In-depth

In the words of our women

For International Women's Day 2026, the Law Society asked women lawyers from across the profession to reflect on how far we've come, and how far we still have to go.

March 6, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

Beyond Billables: Would you rather appear as counsel or a stand-up comedian?

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

April 15, 2026

News

Historic milestone for Bar as equitable briefing targets met

Law Council of Australia announces targets for Equitable Briefing have been met for the first time.

April 13, 2026

News

Breaking new ground: Women take Australia’s top legal offices for the first time in history

Australian history has been made this week.

April 8, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Quirky cases

The tale of the herbalist

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

April 8, 2026

News

District Court to open doors for rare behind-the-scenes tour

The District Court of Western Australia will open its doors to the public on Sunday 12 April, offering a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes.

April 1, 2026

News

ARNECC halts eConveyancing interoperability program, drawing Law Council concern

The Australian Registrars’ National Electronic Conveyancing Council will not proceed with its planned interoperability program, prompting concern from the Law Council of Australia.

April 1, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If Michael Olds 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 ...

April 1, 2026

News

AML CTF reforms – Enrolment now open for legal profession reporting entities

From 31 March 2026, legal practitioners providing designated services must enrol with AUSTRAC through the online portal.

March 31, 2026

Practice updates·Risk management

Cybercrime targeting lawyers and conveyancers on the rise

Another major cyber fraud involving a solicitor in Western Australia has raised alarm bells.

March 31, 2026

News

Mallesons returns to independence in strategic reset

A new chapter has begun for Mallesons, with the firm announcing its transition to an independent, top-tier Australian practice following the end of its long-standing partnership with King & Wood.

March 30, 2026