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In the words of our women

For International Women's Day 2026, the Law Society asked women lawyers from across the profession to reflect on how far we've come, and how far we still have to go.

March 6, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If Gary Mack had a spare 10 minutes

Think you know someone? Tiffany Cosby asks some fun questions in this short and sweet occasional column about how lawyers spend their time ...

March 5, 2026

News

PHOTO GALLERY: Coast to Country Conference 2026

See all the pics from the Coast to Country Conference held on 27 February 2026.

March 5, 2026

Opinion

Why I switched to a Community Legal Centre – and you might too

Anthony Dique shares how he discovered his niche in a CLC and the many benefits to his switch.

March 5, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Podcast

Outlawbrary: stop measuring your life by money

In this Outlawbrary episode, Kate and Shayla dive into The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom and explore his argument that financial wealth is only one pillar of a rich life.

March 5, 2026

Practice updates

Case notes·Practice updates

Family law case notes: March 2026

Procedure - children - costs

March 2, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

The AUSTRAC starter kit: A practical roadmap

The release of the AUSTRAC legal profession program starter kit marks a significant shift toward a more collaborative and practical regulatory environment, writes Fiona Halsey.

February 26, 2026

Practice updates·Risk management

Email fraud: Claims arising from money being paid to the wrong recipient

Fraudsters are becoming more astute in their methods, sometimes with serious consequences for both solicitors and clients.

February 23, 2026

Case notes·Practice updates

WA case notes: February 2026

Should it really be so hard to find out and use what is said in open court?

February 19, 2026

News

District Court Chief Judge flags serious and ongoing technology failures

The Chief Judge of the District Court of Western Australia, Julie Wager, has detailed a range of serious and escalating technology failures within the District Court Building in Perth.

January 23, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Reviews

Book review: Constitutionally Protective Statutory Interpretation

Constitutionally Protective Statutory Interpretation argues Australia’s Constitution shapes statutory interpretation through separation of powers, rule of law, sovereignty and federalism principles.

March 4, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Quirky cases

The tale of the parsimonious pearler

Quirky Cases are brought to you by John McKechnie AO KC.

February 26, 2026

Opinion

Learning to see my career differently

Frith Gibbons discusses the impact of progressive vision impairment on her legal career.

February 23, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Vix ridiculam

Lawyers embrace AI caricature trend and retire decades-old corporate headshots on LinkedIn

Perth lawyers are embracing the AI caricature trend after discovering ChatGPT produces photos in which they appear “alert, symmetrical, and quite a bit hotter.”

February 20, 2026

News

AML CTF reforms will not apply to Legal Aid work

The upcoming anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reforms will not apply to Legal Aid Commissions or to private practitioners acting under a grant of legal aid.

February 19, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If Stefania McGrath had a spare 10 minutes

Think you know someone? Tiffany Cosby asks some fun questions in this short and sweet occasional column about how lawyers spend their time ...

February 19, 2026

Legal updates·Practice updates

The day-to-day obligations of the ALMCO

In part two of this two-part article, Fiona Halsey delves into what is required of an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer within law firms.

February 18, 2026

News

New public order legislation to be introduced in WA

The State Government will introduce new public order legislation to Parliament this week aimed at increasing police powers to prevent intimidation, violence and hate-motivated conduct at protests and public assemblies.

February 16, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Vix ridiculam

Productivity dips across Perth firms as lawyers “briefly refocus priorities” during Winter Olympics

And it's mostly due to that video of the dog running down the ski slope ...

February 13, 2026

News

New city law school opens as ECU launches landmark Perth campus

Edith Cowan University’s new city campus has opened in the Perth CBD, bringing its School of Business and Law into the heart of the city.

February 13, 2026

Wellbeing

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

If Dr Michael Douglas had a spare 10 minutes

Think you know someone? Tiffany Cosby asks some fun questions in this short and sweet occasional column about how lawyers spend their time ...

February 6, 2026

Legal lifestyle·Wellbeing

Mental health first aid training supports focus on psychological safety at work

Mental health first aid training equips participants with practical skills to recognise when someone may be struggling, start supportive conversations, and guide people towards appropriate help.

February 3, 2026