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

July 10, 2026

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

In-depth·Opinion

The lady’s not for burning: Recognising the barrister in Britain’s longest serving Prime Minister

July 3, 2026

Dr Jessica Henderson looks back over the reign of Margaret Thatcher, barrister and longest running Prime Minster of the 20th century.

June 3, 2026

Charge negotiation and the rule of law

John McKechnie AO KC argues opaque charge negotiations undermine judicial oversight, risking distortion of criminal responsibility, sentencing accuracy and the rule of law.

May 25, 2026

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.

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

In-depth·Legal lifestyle

Bridging the distance

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

May 15, 2026

In-depth·Legal lifestyle

Born for this

Danny Estrin is a successful lawyer, rock star and car obsessive. Read about his extraordinary life and how he's navigating the hardest chapter of all.

May 13, 2026

In-depth·Legal lifestyle

A gentle paw in justice: a dog’s day at the Perth Children’s Court

In the busy halls of the Perth Children’s Court, a calm black Labrador facility dog named Perron is quietly transforming anxious moments into smiles reports Tiffany Cosby.

May 7, 2026

In-depth·Opinion

Law school days: an essay

Nicholas Hasluck recounts early Western Australian law school history in relation to a recently donated literary journal.

May 7, 2026

In-depth·Legal lifestyle

Twice as hard, just as humble

Perth-born High Court Justice Michelle Gordon AC opens up about the quiet power of hard work, the importance of lived experience and creating meaningful change from the inside out.

May 4, 2026