Workplace culture a key factor in lawyers’ wellbeing, study finds
A new study has revealed the critical role of workplace culture in the wellbeing of Australian lawyers…
By Henry Ea - 3 min read
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Survey highlights private lawyers’ vital role in legal aid but warns of looming exodus
Opinion: Australia has conducted its first national survey of private lawyers who do legal aid work – and the results are both compelling and alarming.
By Monique Hitter - 5 min read
Top five tips to prepare for AML reforms
Act now and get ahead of the curve: AML/CTF obligations will extend to gatekeeper professions such as lawyers, from 1 July 2026.
By Carol Prasad - 6 min read-
“Most unsatisfactory” conduct in addressing building defects
By Matthew Lo and Sophie Barbour - 8 min read -
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The Pacific Legal Network celebrates 25 years in a unique position
With a broad reach and diverse membership, the Pacific Legal Network holds a special position in the international legal landscape.
By Cat Woods - 9 min read
What is a serious invasion of privacy? UK case law has answers
In the first of a two-part series, Matthew Richardson SC unpacks key UK cases likely to influence how the new tort is characterised in Australia.
By Matthew Richardson SC - 2 min read-
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Native title: older and deeper than the Constitution
By Tony Denholder and William Simons - 2 min read
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What does it take to be an Accredited Specialist?
LSJ Online asks Accredited Specialists why they embarked on the program and their advice to others who are considering applying.
By LSJ Team - 3 min read
Book review: Twist
Collum McCann’s new novel is an compelling thriller set in the world of “underwater cable repairs” that remains with its reader for a while.
By Vincent Barry - 3 min read
- 01 Film review: Small Things Like These
- 02 Film review: It Ends With Us
- 03 The fallout from the trial of Sam Kerr
- 04 The acquittal of Cardinal George Pell
- 05 Will lawyers exercise the right to disconnect?
- 06 A solicitor’s guide to responsible use of artificial intelligence
- 07 Gun control: what makes Australian and US laws so different?
- 08 No honour among trustees but what remedies are available?
- 09 Film review: Black Bag
- 10 How do we hold judges accountable for a ‘thoroughly unacceptable abuse of judicial power’?