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

July 29, 2026

Gwynette Govardhan examines the WA Government's response to the Kelly Review.

Case notes·Legal updates

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

July 28, 2026

Joel Trigg discusses why Western Australia’s new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 face tax complications, administrative failures and controversial reforms undermining injured workers’ rights.

July 23, 2026

When a client expresses thoughts of self-harm

Mental health resources and hotlines are available for both legal professionals themselves and their clients.

July 21, 2026

Privacy, data and a new era of accountability: WA’s PRIS Act takes effect

Sam Fiddian and Christa Queern discuss WA's new Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA) (PRIS Act) implemented on 1 July 2026.

Legal updates·News

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

Case notes·Legal updates

Flexible work refusals under the microscope

Join Giacomo Giorgi and Anisha Dias as they do a deep dive into recent decisions relating to flexible work requests.

July 9, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

Honestly, why can’t I trust you?

Gad Coffie, Dr Brett Davies and Dr Sue Kee consider the growth of AI hallucinations in relation to recent cases around the world.

July 6, 2026

Legal updates·Opinion

Ethical dilemmAI: Three challenges lawyers can no longer ignore

Marianne Rose considers how AI is reshaping legal practice, including demanding lawyers rethink productivity, strengthen critical thinking and lead ethical governance before technology outpaces regulation.

June 30, 2026

Legal updates

Climate change snapshot: Law Council of Australia updates

The Law Council of Australia has released its Climate Change Snapshot writes Isobel Millward, Juris Doctor student at UWA.

June 29, 2026

Legal updates·Opinion

A snapshot of childhood in WA: Five key challenges shaping the future

Isobel Millward, Juris Doctor student at UWA, considers the trends and areas of concern identified in the 2026 report from the Commissioner for Children and Young People WA.

June 11, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

LPP and regulatory investigations: The ethics of compliance

Gad Coffie, Dr Sue Kee and Dr Brett Davies examine the ethical and practical challenges of protecting legal professional privilege during regulatory investigations and compliance obligations.

June 4, 2026

Legal updates

When Country is treated as a commodity: The Yindjibarndi compensation debate

Gwynette Govardhan considers valuing Country beyond capital in Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC v State of Western Australia (No 2) [2026].

May 26, 2026

Legal updates

Broken by design? The urgent case for reforming WA’s Criminal Injuries Compensation scheme

Joel Trigg argues WA’s Criminal Injuries Compensation scheme unfairly limits compensation, restricts legal access, and disproportionately disqualifies vulnerable victims.

May 21, 2026

Legal updates

Tobacco policy moves from mitigation to elimination in the United Kingdom

Chris Bostic discusses how global tobacco 'endgame' laws are expanding, reframing smoking elimination as a human rights obligation with Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 UK.

May 19, 2026

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Legal updates

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

When a client expresses thoughts of self-harm

Privacy, data and a new era of accountability: WA’s PRIS Act takes effect

The Law Library: An untapped asset for every WA lawyer

Flexible work refusals under the microscope

Honestly, why can’t I trust you?

Ethical dilemmAI: Three challenges lawyers can no longer ignore

Climate change snapshot: Law Council of Australia updates

A snapshot of childhood in WA: Five key challenges shaping the future

LPP and regulatory investigations: The ethics of compliance

When Country is treated as a commodity: The Yindjibarndi compensation debate

Broken by design? The urgent case for reforming WA’s Criminal Injuries Compensation scheme

Tobacco policy moves from mitigation to elimination in the United Kingdom

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