Epic Games: digital platforms test Australian competition law
A battle of the giants that marks a turning point for competition law, exposing its strengths, limits and the need for digital platform regulation.
By Brent Fisse - 12 min read
Conservation covenants: a legal instrument for biodiversity in rural Australia
With conservation covenants on the rise, lawyers need to grasp their complex legal, financial and ecological implications for rural landowners.
By Benjamin J. Richardson and Sarah Brugler - 1 min read
Practising with care: anticipating legal tangles in the new aged care system
The new system overhauls terminology, roles and compliance. What practical challenges can be anticipated as the changes take effect?
By Sue Field - 2 min read
Blurred lines: solicitor conflicts of interest
Solicitor conflicts can undermine entire proceedings. Recent cases show courts will intervene to protect fairness, even against a client’s wishes.
By Fiona Kim and Tiarn Pauletto - 1 min read
The Administrative Review Tribunal: executive power or quasi-judicial overreach?
The ART’s court-like features raise constitutional questions. This competition-winning essay discusses why it remains an executive body, not a court.
By Anthony Ma - 8 min read
Wilfully blind
Trust structures can derail estate plans. This scenario shows why lawyers must check deeds, vesting dates and foreign person clauses before drafting a will.
By Amanda Tully - 1 min read
The latest developments in law reform & advocacy: November 2025
Our committees discuss several hot topics including AI and copyright, FOI reforms, ASIO powers and workers compensation.
By The Law Society Policy and Practice Department - 2 min read
High Court: November 2025
Rulings on Crown land use, tribunal jurisdiction and electoral authorisation—refining statutory interpretation and constitutional boundaries.
By Tasman Ash Fleming - 1 min read
Federal Court: November 2025
A solicitor’s dual role as advocate and creditor led to a miscarriage of justice and discussion of the Court’s inherent power to protect fairness.
By Joanne Shepard SC - 5 min read
Family law: November 2025
Decisions on key principles governing trust property, procedural fairness, parenting orders and s 75(2) adjustments.
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 1 min read
Criminal law: November 2025
Can expert certificates bypass standard rules? When is a summary offence ‘related’? These cases answer key procedural questions.
By Thomas Spohr - 1 min read