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Irreverence, roasting and rivalry as big firms get spicy at Law Society event

October 27, 2026

It was an all-in roast fest at Friday night's infamous Golden Gavel competition as eight young lawyers took part in a stinging battle of wits.

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WA Government introduces Bill to modernise equal opportunity laws

October 21, 2026

The Cook Labor Government has introduced legislation to modernise Western Australia’s Equal Opportunity Act 1984, proposing expanded protections against discrimination, harassment and vilification.

October 20, 2026

Centenary year Law Society President announced as voting opens for Council positions

The Law Society of Western Australia has confirmed its 2027 President, with members now preparing to cast their votes in a hotly contested Council election.

October 20, 2026

Justice Lundberg explores Indigenous sentencing and the legacy of Bugmy

The enduring impact of childhood disadvantage, the importance of individualised justice, and the role of cultural understanding in sentencing were at the centre of the 2026 Sir Ronald Wilson Oration.

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Government launches landmark sexual violence strategy

Western Australia has taken a significant step toward strengthening its legal and community response to sexual violence, unveiling the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Strategy 2025–2035.

December 9, 2025

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‘Complete reset’ urged as WA coroner condemns youth detention

The long-running coronial inquest into the death of Cleveland Dodd has ended with a stark rebuke of WA’s youth justice system.

December 9, 2025

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WA Lawyer of the Year takes out prestigious national award

WA academic and community lawyer, Dr Rob Guthrie, has jointly won the prestigious Law Council of Australia President’s Award for 2025.

December 8, 2025

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Concerns raised over new State Development Bill

A key concern is that the Bill places a significant level of discretion in the hands of the State Development Minister and the Premier.

December 4, 2025

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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