brief.

If Sitesh Bhojani 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 ...

May 29, 2026

Opinion

UK legal regulator says “sorry” for failings: What Australia can learn from the fallout

The outgoing chair of the UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a rare public apology for regulatory failures. So what lessons are there for Australia? Kate Wellington writes.

May 28, 2026

Case notes·Practice updates

Control, concealment and consequences

Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss Pryor (No.2) [2026].

May 28, 2026

Opinion

Two regulators are rewriting the AI governance rules. What WA legal practitioners need to do now

Andrew Cooke warns APRA and ASIC are tightening AI governance expectations, exposing legal practitioners to liability risks as advisers, directors and law firm principals.

May 27, 2026

Legal updates

When Country is treated as a commodity: The Yindjibarndi compensation debate

Gwynette Govardhan considers valuing Country beyond capital in Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC v State of Western Australia (No 2) [2026].

May 26, 2026

Practice updates

Legal updates

Broken by design? The urgent case for reforming WA’s Criminal Injuries Compensation scheme

Joel Trigg argues WA’s Criminal Injuries Compensation scheme unfairly limits compensation, restricts legal access, and disproportionately disqualifies vulnerable victims.

May 21, 2026

Case notes

Father’s 15-month silence no issue for recovery orders

Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss Flynn & Vincent [2026].

May 20, 2026

Case notes

Common directors, compounded risk: WHS penalties across related companies

Liam O'Connor highlights risks for directors and shareholders after serious roof-fall injuries in SafeWork NSW v Pendle Ham & Bacon [2026].

May 20, 2026

Legal updates

Tobacco policy moves from mitigation to elimination in the United Kingdom

Chris Bostic discusses how global tobacco 'endgame' laws are expanding, reframing smoking elimination as a human rights obligation with Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 UK.

May 19, 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

In-depth·Opinion

Using AI in judicial decision-making

Sir Geoffrey Vos encourages urgent debate as to what human rights people should have in light of ever more capable AI.

May 25, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Quirky cases

The tale of the student in a bind

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

May 22, 2026

In-depth·Opinion

The access to justice crisis

Juliana Warner, Law Council of Australia President notes critical services are at risk as practitioners are forced to withdraw from legal aid work.

May 21, 2026

In-depth·Opinion

The critical shortage of criminal lawyers

The Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA authors an opinion piece for Brief magazine on why we need more skilled and passionate advocates for justice.

May 18, 2026

Opinion

Independent, essential and here to stay

Jess Border, Managing Lawyer WA, and Ruby Hamilton, Special Counsel WA of the EDO discuss the critical work of CLCs in delivering access to justice.

May 18, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If Magistrate Alana Padmanabham 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 ...

May 15, 2026

News

Regional courts to close amid security shortfall

Court sittings across regional WA will be suspended for nearly three months due to an inability to guarantee court security and custodial services.

May 15, 2026

In-depth·Legal lifestyle

Bridging the distance

Purpose-driven lawyers providing access to justice in WA's regional and remote communities.

May 15, 2026

News

WA government introduces building law reforms and consults on contract changes

A proposed Building Services Legislation Amendment (Financial Oversight) Bill and discussion paper are being introduced by the WA Government.

May 14, 2026

News

Federal Budget 2026: Justice sector funding gaps raise alarm among legal profession

Federal Budget 2026/27 from a legal stakeholders perspective.

May 13, 2026

Legal Lifestyle

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If John McKechnie 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 ...

May 1, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If Michael Stork 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 17, 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

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

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