The Judges of the Federal Court of Australia have been considering and discussing the development of either Guidelines or a Practice Note in relation to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by practitioners and court users.
Read MoreThe International Bar Association is currently running a global survey aimed at women legal practitioners and those who have left the profession in the last five years.
Read MoreThese Amendment Rules of Court, signed by the Justices of the High Court of Australia on 28 February 2025 are made by the Justices under the Judiciary Act 1903, the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and the High Court of Australia Act 1979.
Read MoreDuty (urgent) work is a significant and important part of the Federal Court of Australia’s work. On 3 February 2025, the Court will commence a trial of a new approach to listing and determining duty (urgent) applications in all registries of the Court.
Read MoreThe High Court of Australia has issued two new practice directions
Read MoreThe High Court of Australia has launched its new protocol for obtaining pro bono legal assistance and appointing amicus curiae.
Read MoreIt is with deep regret that I acknowledge, on behalf of the national Bar, the death of the Hon. Thomas E.F. Hughes AO KC, who died on 28 November 2024, two days after his 101st birthday.
Read MoreA message from Mr Peter Dunning KC on the end of his term as President of the ABA
Read MoreThe submission from the ABA, among others, appears to have had a positive impact on the development of the Anti-Money Laundering Bill
Read MoreThe Australian Bar Association invites comments and submissions on a proposal to amend Rule 9(1) of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Development Rules (Barristers) 2015 to add a further category of ‘(e) Equality and Wellbeing’.
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