Overcoming misconceptions about country legal careers
What started out as a six-month stint in Dubbo, became a diverse and meaningful career for solicitor Amy Lonsdale.
By Karl Hoerr - 3 min read
New national taskforce to target illegal tobacco
A new taskforce consisting of federal, state and territory agencies, has been formed to target and combat Australia’s illicit tobacco market.
By Cat Woods - 8 min read
Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms: navigating proliferation financing
As the commencement of Tranche 2 anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) obligations edge closer, it is essential that regulated businesses consider financing of proliferation…
By Carol Prasad and Anton Moiseienko - 6 min read
‘A strong believer in local government’: remembering Bill Henningham
William Arthur (Bill) Henningham PSM LLB, solicitor and mediator, died at Lane Cove on 12 August 2025 after a long illness, aged 88.
By Ian Ellis-Jones - 8 min read
Merger reform 101: what’s changing and why it matters
With Australia’s new merger regime mere months away, make sure you understand how its key features and pitfalls will affect your practice.
By Jacqueline Downes - 2 min read
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Meet the Specialist: Alex Singh
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- 01 Film review: The Travellers (plus ticket giveaway)
- 02 Court rules police strip search power abused on ‘industrial level’
- 03 Law firms join forces to bring class action against Medibank Private
- 04 ‘What’s the passcode?’: why iPhone access now belongs in your estate planning brief
- 05 Donald Trump found guilty on 34 charges
- 06 Why a court’s decision on annualised salaries has rewritten the rules for Australian employers
- 07 Gun control: what makes Australian and US laws so different?
- 08 Autism myths and misinformation in a ‘grey zone’ of legal ramifications
- 09 What is a Calderbank offer? Settlement offers and indemnity costs
- 10 Merger reform 101: what’s changing and why it matters