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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

In-depth

The inheritance state of play in WA: Report 2026/27

A new WA inheritance report reveals alarming will-making gaps, growing dispute expectations and urgent need for better estate planning conversations writes Morgan Solomon.

July 10, 2026

Case notes·Legal updates

Flexible work refusals under the microscope

Join Giacomo Giorgi and Anisha Dias as they do a deep dive into recent decisions relating to flexible work requests.

July 9, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Reviews

Book review: Social Work in the Shadow of the Law

Timothy Hebbard reviews this book as essential reading for practitioners who work across human services such as child protection, mental health, criminal justice or migration.

July 7, 2026