Federal Court: September 2026
What are the obligations of a tribunal in considering the weight of country information and cultural practices?
Record number of attendees converge at sold out Specialist Accreditation Conference 2026
Close to 500 attendees were present on day one of the sold-out Specialist Accreditation Conference 2026 at the International Convention Centre Sydney on Thursday 13…
Family law: August 2026
Key family law developments address disputed assets, challenges to consent orders, business valuation evidence and the welfare of a surrogate-born child.
Family law: July 2026
Abuse of process, trust interests in property settlements, litigation funding orders and the use of concurrent expert evidence.
Beyond property: domestic violence, animal cruelty, and the law
The intersection of domestic and family violence, and animal welfare concerns will be the focus of an upcoming CPD session hosted by the Law Society…
Family law: June 2026
The latest cases consider an appeal against sentence for aid and abet child abduction, kinship care and unacceptable risk, contributions assessment and apprehended bias.
Family law: May 2026
Current family law cases discussed indemnity costs, valuation of a minority interest, what constitutes a ‘significant change in circumstances’ and more.
Family law: April 2026
Recent authority discussing the nuances of parenting risk, property restraint, wastage and international children.
Family law: March 2026
The courts clarify preliminary judicial comments, access to court documents, the reach of personal protection orders and the evidence needed for significant costs awards.
Advocacy that protects: how trauma awareness can make all the difference
At the heart of trauma-informed care is a recognition of human needs, extending beyond awareness of a client’s pre-existing trauma. This will be the focus…
Family law: February 2026
From void financial agreements to anti‑suit disputes and unusual separation facts, recent judgments illustrate the breadth of issues shaping family law.