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Opinion

Views and opinions from across the profession.

Beyond the ‘Good bloke defence’: Rethinking good character in sentencing

October 28, 2026

Isobel Millward, Juris Doctor student at UWA, argues proposed reforms to good character sentencing raise important questions about judicial discretion and the need for evidence-based consultation.

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The AI inflection point: How lawyers will shape Australia’s regulatory future

October 19, 2026

Gad Coffie and Marianne Rose argue that Australia needs urgent AI regulation as autonomous cyber threats emerge, with lawyers playing a critical role in shaping safeguards and protecting confidentiality.

October 16, 2026

Beyond reproductive leave: Building menopause‑friendly workplaces for World Menopause Day

Grace Molloy, founder and CEO of Menopause Friendly Australia discusses the new ISO standard for menopause and how leading organisations are facilitating a broader support program at work.

October 14, 2026

The Court waiting room: An underutilised resource in the litigation process

Cally Hannah reflects on how Court waiting rooms could become valuable spaces for legal education, helping litigants understand processes, options and consequences before entering court.

Opinion

Peace of mind: How the Quality Practice Standard supports better legal practice

Kevin Chalkin says QPS helps WA law firms strengthen compliance, manage risk and deliver consistent, professional service throughout every matter.

October 12, 2026

Opinion

Tax time: Don’t leave deductions on the table

Ben De Rosa, Director of Aevum Accounting clarifies what employed lawyers can (and can't) claim at tax time.

October 7, 2026

In-depth·Opinion

When governments decide which cases lawyers can run

Government proposals targeting migration lawyers threaten the rule of law and the separation of powers, and misconduct should be dealt with under existing standards, not by giving the Executive influence over which cases lawyers can pursue, writes David Fleming.

October 5, 2026

Opinion

The workplace legal claim I believe is coming

Grace Molloy, founder and CEO of Menopause Friendly Australia warns employers that poorly implemented menopause and reproductive health policies could expose them to discrimination and unfair dismissal claims.

September 30, 2026

Opinion

Professional judgement and ethical risk in the age of AI, or: The more things change, the more they stay the same

Rob Lilley considers how AI is reshaping legal practice but that professional duties remain unchanged, requiring lawyers to verify outputs, protect confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.

September 23, 2026

Opinion

Preparing the profession: Why AI competency should become part of legal CPD

Robert Green considers whether professional competence in AI is evolving quickly enough for the legal profession.

September 18, 2026

Opinion·Wellbeing

Three core attributes of tomorrow’s lawyers

Legal intuition, professional integrity and personal trustworthiness are the quintessentially human qualities that will enable lawyers to stay relevant and resolute in a post-AI world, writes Jordan Furlong.

September 16, 2026

Opinion

When the machine predicts, who still judges? AI, the Courts, and legal education in Western Australia

Akila Elpitiya discusses how AI is reshaping legal education and practice, raising questions for lawyers regarding developing professional judgment required to verify AI-generated work responsibly.

September 14, 2026

Opinion·Wellbeing

A matter of trust – why AI guard rails are crucial

Amid commentary around the potential change to the staffing mix in law firms relating to AI, Mark Andrews explores the notion of trust and the legal profession.

August 31, 2026