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Opinion

Views and opinions from across the profession.

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

September 14, 2026

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.

Opinion·Wellbeing

A matter of trust – why AI guard rails are crucial

August 31, 2026

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 27, 2026

The 2026 Federal Human Rights Bill: Why now is different

Katrina Williams considers independent federal MP Andrew Wilkie's private member's bill, the Human Rights Bill 2026.

August 26, 2026

Two AI announcements, one lesson for the profession

Andrew Cooke says AI adoption in legal practice requires preparation, governance and human oversight, with platform choice secondary to responsible implementation and evaluation.

Opinion

Australia’s arbitration opportunity

Senator for WA, Senator Varun Ghosh examines geopolitical fragmentation, declining confidence in global institutions and the growing opportunity for Australia's international arbitration sector.

August 24, 2026

Opinion

Why AI has become my first stop for new High Court decisions

Michael Paterson, Chair of the Technology & Law Commitee considers a practical application of AI in your practice.

August 19, 2026

Opinion·Wellbeing

The identity opportunity for lawyers

Generative AI will take over legal task performance and catalyse an identity crisis for the legal profession, unless lawyers instead turn this into an opportunity to redefine their purpose and value, writes Jordan Furlong.

August 7, 2026

Legal updates·Opinion

Resetting Australian corporate governance best practice?

Tim Bowley considers the proposed changes to Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations recently released by the ASX.

August 6, 2026

Opinion

How partisan politics influenced the Senate inquiry into Australia’s wage theft offence

Irene Nikoloudakis argues that the wage theft offence needs further scrutiny - but politics must be left out of it.

July 22, 2026

Opinion·Practice updates

New AML laws and the “suspicious” client: must the retainer end?

Barrister Nilan Ekanayake questions what effect the requirement to make suspicious matter reports under new AML laws will have in practice.

July 21, 2026

Opinion·Wellbeing

The lost art of picking up the phone

Law firm leaders need to create a culture in which phone communication feel safe and normal, writes Leonie Green.

July 20, 2026

Opinion

AML CTF in the spotlight: key elements overview

Dr Jim O'Donovan discusses topical elements of the new AML CTF compliance obligations.

July 20, 2026

Opinion

AML CTF made practical: A DIY compliance guide for legal practices

Dr Jim O'Donovan explains how his practical manual helps legal practices navigate Australia's complex new AML CTF compliance obligations independently.

July 13, 2026