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Breaking new ground: Women take Australia’s top legal offices for the first time in history

April 8, 2026

Australian history has been made this week.

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District Court to open doors for rare behind-the-scenes tour

April 1, 2026

The District Court of Western Australia will open its doors to the public on Sunday 12 April, offering a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes.

April 1, 2026

ARNECC halts eConveyancing interoperability program, drawing Law Council concern

The Australian Registrars’ National Electronic Conveyancing Council will not proceed with its planned interoperability program, prompting concern from the Law Council of Australia.

March 31, 2026

AML CTF reforms – Enrolment now open for legal profession reporting entities

From 31 March 2026, legal practitioners providing designated services must enrol with AUSTRAC through the online portal.

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Landmark surrogacy bill to become law

Major reform of assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy laws has passed Parliament.

December 4, 2025

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$109.9 million commitment to FDV welcome, but more needed for CLCs

This funding package represents a significant and important investment, but ongoing investment and whole-of-system reform remain essential.

December 2, 2025

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Submissions reveal profession’s concerns about legal regulation in WA

The Standing Committee on Public Administration’s Inquiry into the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia has today released public submissions.

November 28, 2025

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No “sunset clause” on caring about sexual harassment: Barrister rebukes support of Dyson Heydon

Barrister Rachel Doyle SC delivered a scathing address at the Australian Legal Convention last week, criticising renewed support for former High Court Justice Dyson Heydon.

November 25, 2025

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WA government announces $147m for youth detention facility days before fresh disturbance at Banksia Hill

The Cook Government has unveiled $147 million of funding to finance construction of a youth detention facility in Perth following years of pressure by the Law Society.

November 25, 2025

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WA Government releases discussion paper on proposed Multicultural Act

Western Australians are being invited to contribute to the development of a proposed WA Multicultural Act, with the State Government releasing a discussion paper.

November 24, 2025

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New AI guidelines provide clarity, but disclosure catch-all causes concern

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has released Guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in proceedings before the court.

November 21, 2025

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Law Council opposes extraordinary powers for ASIO

The Law Council of Australia has opposed a proposal to permanently enshrine ASIO's compulsory questioning powers by removing the safeguard provided by periodic review and public scrutiny.

November 17, 2025

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Momentum grows for reinstating corporate law reform body

Support is building for the return of a standing corporate law reform body, with Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Chair Joe Longo adding his voice to the call.

November 11, 2025