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Finalists announced for 2026 Law Society Annual Awards

July 31, 2026

The Law Society of Western Australia has announced the finalists for the 2026 Annual Awards, recognising outstanding achievement, leadership and service across the legal profession.

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ART reforms must not sacrifice fairness

July 27, 2026

The Law Council has welcomed proposed reforms aimed at improving the efficiency of the Administrative Review Tribunal, while warning changes must not undermine procedural fairness or access to justice.

July 23, 2026

Federal Government proposes specialist Fair Work Court

The Albanese Government has announced plans to establish a new federal Fair Work Court, proposing a specialist judicial forum to resolve workplace relations disputes.

July 16, 2026

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.

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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

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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

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Australia and UK move to strengthen cross-border legal practice

Australian and United Kingdom legal regulators have agreed to continue working together to reduce barriers to cross-border legal practice.

July 7, 2026

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Law Council urges action on human rights

The LCA has urged the Federal Government to strengthen Australia's human rights framework after it accepted fewer than half the recommendations made during the United Nations' latest review.

July 2, 2026

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Law Council releases guidance on new AML CTF obligations

The Law Council has released new guidance to assist legal practices in determining whether they provide a designated service.

June 30, 2026

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Regional circuit court sittings to resume a month earlier than planned

Regional and remote circuit court sittings across Western Australia will resume from 3 August, almost a month earlier than originally scheduled.

June 29, 2026

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New conduct rules reshape client engagements from 1 July

Legal practices should review their client engagement and retainer documents ahead of new Australian Solicitors' Conduct Rules taking effect on 1 July 2026.

June 23, 2026

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Celebrating the best in the profession: Nominations open for 2026 Law Society Annual Awards

You can nominate an inspiring individual or team or self-nominate for one of six categories in the Annual Awards.

June 18, 2026

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Decade-long push for judicial watchdog set to become reality

After more than a decade of advocacy by the Law Society of Western Australia, the State Government has this week introduced legislation to establish an independent Judicial Commission.

June 15, 2026

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Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards celebrate 20 years

Dr Tony Buti encourages nominations of outstanding contributors to the pro bono and community legal sector as awards notch up 20 years.

June 15, 2026

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Finalists announced for 2026 Law Society Annual Awards

ART reforms must not sacrifice fairness

Federal Government proposes specialist Fair Work Court

Building services changes in Western Australia

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

The Law Library: An untapped asset for every WA lawyer

Australia and UK move to strengthen cross-border legal practice

Law Council urges action on human rights

Law Council releases guidance on new AML CTF obligations

Regional circuit court sittings to resume a month earlier than planned

New conduct rules reshape client engagements from 1 July

Celebrating the best in the profession: Nominations open for 2026 Law Society Annual Awards

Decade-long push for judicial watchdog set to become reality

Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards celebrate 20 years

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Finalists announced for 2026 Law Society Annual Awards

High Court reinforces exemplary damages against governments for systemic misconduct

$150 million for cultural loss: Yindjibarndi compensation ruling rewrites native title history

Assessing the WA Government’s response to Native Title and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Reform

The troubled rollout of WA’s Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023