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Have your say: meet the 2026 Law Society Council nominees

Nominees for the 2026 Law Society Council election have been announced, and voting opens on 22 October.

October 21, 2025

PLT rules are frozen in time. Reforming them matters

PLT reform is not about making life easier for students. It is about making the profession stronger, writes Elisha Rose.

October 21, 2025

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IBAHRI calls for global action to end modern slavery

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute has urged governments, businesses and the legal community to strengthen efforts to eradicate modern slavery.

October 20, 2025

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Iona Presentation College Wins 2025 Mock Trial Grand Final

The 2025 Mock Trial Competition Grand Final was held on 16 October, with Iona Presentation College taking home the top honour after a spirited contest against Bob Hawke College.

October 17, 2025

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Landgate: changes to fees for applications to bring old system land under the TLA

Amendments to the Registration of Deeds Regulations 2004 and the Transfer of Land Regulations 2004 will enable the Registrar to either waive, not require, or refund certain fees.

October 17, 2025

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Social media giants on notice with strict new privacy rules

Age-restricted social media platforms have been put "on notice" by the Australian Privacy Commissioner, Carly Kind.

October 14, 2025

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EOIs open for Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee

The Western Australian Government is calling for Aboriginal people across the state to nominate for the next term of the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee.

October 14, 2025

Legal lifestyle·Podcast

Why sleep matters more than billable hours

In law, long hours have always been worn like a badge of honour. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: lack of sleep is making us sick.

September 23, 2025

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Sweeping reforms to evidence laws give victims greater support

Victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence will receive greater protections in court under landmark reforms to Western Australia’s evidence laws.

September 22, 2025

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AI use leads to heavily restricted practising certificate

The Victorian Legal Services Board has imposed serious restrictions on the practising certificate of a legal practitioner after he used AI to generate case citations and summaries.

September 19, 2025