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Australians fighting in foreign armed forces and what international law requires of Canberra

March 13, 2026

Shannon Bosch considers the complex consequences of Australian nationals fighting in conflicts abroad.

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In the words of our women

March 6, 2026

For International Women's Day 2026, the Law Society asked women lawyers from across the profession to reflect on how far we've come, and how far we still have to go.

February 12, 2026

From apartheid to advocacy: a presidency grounded in justice

Judy McLean, the Law Society's first president from the community legal sector, reflects on the experiences that shaped her path from apartheid South Africa to community legal practice.

February 2, 2026

Transforming justice: From system failure to community power

From First Nations decarceration to AI-driven innovation, the 2025 National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference delivered a clear message, writes Greg McIntyre SC.

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When pressure makes a diamond

Perth-based lawyer Kaday Conteh has experienced some extraordinary challenges in her life, all of which she has faced with stoicism and an embrace of the unknown.

July 17, 2025

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The impact of social media and AI on public trust in the judiciary

Distinguishing between the artificial and the real has always been the role of the legal system, and of the institution of the judiciary.

July 16, 2025

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The path less travelled: from patent law to strategic IP advisory

I didn’t set out to become an IP strategist. I simply followed the work that felt meaningful, where my technical, legal, and commercial experience could converge to create impact.

July 15, 2025

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The ultimate guide to performance reviews

For many lawyers, salary and performance review discussions can be intimidating.

July 11, 2025

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Collaborative practice in family violence

Family violence is a pervasive and deeply challenging issue that causes many family lawyers to become burnt out and disillusioned.

July 11, 2025

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Insights from a lawyer in the resource sector

The dynamic and challenging world of resource law offers many opportunities for legal practitioners to sharpen their skills and broaden their horizons.

July 11, 2025

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René Le Miere KC on why ADR is good for society

The Honourable René Le Miere KC is a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia and one of the country’s most respected mediators and arbitrators.

July 7, 2025

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Presidential appeal: a chat with Justice Michael Buss

The Honourable Justice Michael Buss, former President of the Court of Appeal, sits down with Law Society CEO Kate Wellington to reflect on an extraordinary career.

July 7, 2025

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How millennial leaders will reshape law

With millennials beginning to enter their 40s and increasingly taking on leadership positions, understanding how this cohort will manage others is an emerging question.

July 1, 2025

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Melissa Parke on the risk of going nuclear

Melissa Parke, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, explains why the world needs to wise up when it comes to nuclear weapons.

July 1, 2025