Latest Magistrates Court

The Bar 11 November 2024 ByLauren CroftWA Magistrates Court adds new member

A new magistrate with significant commercial litigation experience has been appointed to the Magistrates Court of...

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Big Law 08 October 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonAfter a false start into law and ongoing experiences with impostor...

After a false start into law and ongoing experiences with impostor syndrome, a Victorian magistrate has learnt to manage...

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Big Law 07 October 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBeing mindful of junior practitioners in the courtroom

For three Victorian judicial officers, there is a juggle between making sure the job is done and creating a healthy...

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Big Law 03 October 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonSmall firm dragged to court by vexatious litigant

A Melbourne family law firm fought against allegations it was negligent by not advising a client against filing...

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Big Law 05 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonVictorian A-G falls behind in sexual harassment prevention plan

The Victorian Attorney-General’s Department has so far failed to fulfil its part of a plan to prevent sexual...

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Big Law 30 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLaw firm and market trader butt heads over fee agreement

A boutique firm and a financial market trader have fought over an alleged agreement to split legal fees equally down the...

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Big Law 12 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonSydney criminal barrister named in assault case

The name of a Sydney criminal barrister who allegedly physically and verbally abused his wife was revealed by a...

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Big Law 26 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonJailed SA magistrate who conspired with solicitor struck from roll

A former South Australian magistrate was removed from the roll of practitioners four years after he served at least 12...

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The Bar 15 July 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy2 new magistrates named in WA

Western Australia is set to get a new magistrate for its Children’s Court, as well as for its Family Court.

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Big Law 05 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBruce Lehrmann to stand trial on rape charges

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been committed to stand trial on two counts of rape.

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