In the most recent round of Lawyer X related litigation, two police officers found to have engaged in unlawful conduct as part of investigations into Tony Mokbel seek suppression orders with "breathtaking" scope.
The High Court has handed down decisions in Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu (on behalf of the Gumatj Clan OR Estate Group) & Ors [2025] HCA 6 and Bogan & Anor v The Estate of Peter John Smedley (Deceased) & Ors [2025] HCA 7
Today the High Court is handing down its decision in Commonwealth of Australia v. Yunupingu (on behalf of the Gumatj Clan or Estate Group) & Ors which has been described as possibly one of the most significant constitutional decisions in decades
Bruce Lehrmann has changed lawyer for his upcoming Toowoomba rape trial, barrister Tim Smurthwaite appears in bail application immediately after random attack in court carpark that left him with a broken arm.
A survey of 1010 private practitioners who undertake legal aid work reveals that 20% are unsure if they will continue delivering legal aid funded work in 12 months.
High Court grants special leave in 3 matters out of 41 matters, ALRC releases report 143 - Safe, Informed, Supported: Reforming Justice Responses to Sexual Violence
Various news outlets have reported on submissions filed by Bruce Lehrmann and Lisa Wilkinson in the appeal against Lehrmann v Network Ten Pty Limited (Trial Judgment) [2024] FCA 369
Workplace gender equality data reveals average total remuneration statistics for large legal industry companies, more details revealed in relation to Lehrmann appeal.
Appeal by jailed former military lawyer David McBride was heard by the ACTCA yesterday, High Court releases its first bulletin of the year.
Allianz's $16m fine a lesson on the value of briefing external lawyers, with Rothman J observing it was ironic that the $16m fine could have been avoided if $30k was spent on external lawyers - see [2025] NSWSC 127
High Court hands down its decision in KMD v CEO (Department of Health NT) & Ors [2025] HCA 4, Mortimer CJ speaks on the peaks and pitfalls of court livestreams
Findings of a review into sexual assault cases brought by the NSW ODPP, which was prompted by criticisms from the judiciary, have been released .
