Commenting on recent findings of the ACT Integrity Commission Anthony Whealy has said "the consequences of this shameful episode are serious". Separately Professor Gabrielle Appleby has commented on the re-embrace of Dyson Heydon by the legal profession.
Following a finding by the ACT Integrity Commission that he engaged in serious corrupt conduct, Walter Sofronoff KC has filed an application in the FCA challenging the lawfulness of the Integrity Commission's report
Linda Reynolds' former chief of staff Fiona Brown has brought proceedings against the Commonwealth in the Federal Court.
Former High Court justice Ian Callinan appears on "Upholding the Australian Constitution" podcast, Court Services Victoria printing error leads to possible defects in family violence intervention orders
Sarah Tricarico, former lawyer for Tony Mokbel, faces charge linked to information uncovered by police during Operation Ironside in 2021 (the investigation involving AN0M devices).
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
