tcosby@lawsocietywa.asn.au

France’s social media ban ruling: Lessons for Australia

Human Rights Commissioner Dr Lorraine Finlay considers the recent decision of the French Constitutional Council to invalidate France's proposed social media ban.

September 15, 2026

Opinion

When the machine predicts, who still judges? AI, the Courts, and legal education in Western Australia

Akila Elpitiya discusses how AI is reshaping legal education and practice, raising questions for lawyers regarding developing professional judgment required to verify AI-generated work responsibly.

September 14, 2026

News

Photo gallery: 2026 Gala Awards evening

Photos from the 2026 Gala Awards evening, held at Crown Perth on Friday, 4 September.

September 11, 2026

Legal updates

‘Breach bail, go to jail’: Qld’s new bail crackdown explained

Zarah Garde-Wilson considers Qld's changes to youth justice laws and how these proposed changes compare with WA's approach.

September 11, 2026

News

Legal night of nights celebrates stars of the profession

The wait is over and the 2026 Gala Awards Evening winners have been announced!

September 10, 2026

News

Young lawyers invited to contribute to Australian Law Journal centenary issue

Young lawyers (aged 30 years or under as at 5 May 2027) can submit articles for the Australian Law Journal centenary issue, with publication opportunities and a share of $10,000 in prizes.

September 10, 2026

Legal updates

Face value: Guilty unless proven otherwise

Katarzyna Basta and Ross Irish Blase consider WA Police's live facial recognition trial, raising privacy and legal concerns.

September 9, 2026

Case notes·Practice updates

High Court judgments: September 2026

CCDM Holdings LLC v India [2026] HCA 9 and In Hopper v Victoria [2026] HCA 11

September 1, 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

Case notes

“Somebody get these beggars out of here!” – FCA grants extended site blocking orders to protect The Odyssey from online piracy

William Bevan considers new copyright precedent set by the Federal Court granting extended site blocking orders and urgent interlocutory relief in Universal City Studios Productions LLLP v Telstra Limited (No 2) [2026].

August 28, 2026