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Privacy, data and a new era of accountability: WA’s PRIS Act takes effect

Sam Fiddian and Christa Queern discuss WA's new Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA) (PRIS Act) implemented on 1 July 2026.

July 21, 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

Opinion

AML CTF in the spotlight: key elements overview

Dr Jim O'Donovan discusses topical elements of the new AML CTF compliance obligations.

July 20, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Quirky cases

The tale of the bather who couldn’t bathe

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

July 17, 2026

News

Building services changes in Western Australia

Joshua Burton considers WA's proposed builder oversight reforms in the Building Services Legislation Amendment (Financial Oversight) Bill 2026.

July 16, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Podcast

Protecting corporate reputation with Dr Michael Douglas

Hosted by Marcus Pullen, Partner at Jackson McDonald, this is essential viewing for in-house counsel in Western Australia.

July 15, 2026

Case notes

Court rebukes judicial conduct in child neglect case

Nicholas Hodgkinson summarises why the Court of Appeal ordered a retrial in Courtney (A Pseudonym) v WA [2026].

July 14, 2026

News

AML CTF compliance costs can’t be automatically passed to clients, says Legal Services Council

Law Council of Australia has released new information to assist practitioners in determining when AML CTF compliance costs can be billed to a client.

July 13, 2026

Legal updates·News

The Law Library: An untapped asset for every WA lawyer

The Law Library's little-known email research service provides affordable access to cases, legislation and commentary for RRR (and all WA) practitioners writes Isobel Millward, Juris Doctor student at UWA.

July 13, 2026

Opinion

AML CTF made practical: A DIY compliance guide for legal practices

Dr Jim O'Donovan explains how his practical manual helps legal practices navigate Australia's complex new AML CTF compliance obligations independently.

July 13, 2026