Edition · 1 March 2026
The Edition is The Profession's bi-monthly column of considered writing — commentary, analysis, and long-form contribution from editorial and the practitioners who shape Australian legal life. Not news. Not noise. The kind of writing that earns a second reading: pieces that take a position, sit with complexity, and trust the reader to meet them there. Published twice monthly, to a standard that makes the wait worthwhile.
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Law firms have long measured success through billings, utilisation and financial performance. Increasingly, however, questions are being asked about how those results are achieved. As psychosocial hazards become a core workplace health and safety issue, firms are facing growing pressure to assess leadership not only by commercial outcomes, but by their impact on wellbeing, workplace culture and psychosocial safety. Is it time to measure what really matters?
Profession Contributor · 29 June 2026
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True authority is not a product of self-promotion but an emergent property of consistent, high-value contribution to the public discourse.
Profession Contributor · 12 June 2026
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Cybersecurity is no longer an IT issue; it is a fundamental regulatory obligation. This article examines the shifting requirements for data protection and why the independent bar is a high-value target for digital threats.
Profession Contributor · 9 May 2026
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The evidentiary standards of the past are being challenged by the complexities of modern data. This article explores the nuances of challenging digital evidence in Victorian courts and the need for a more sophisticated forensic approach.
Profession Contributor · 23 April 2026
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For years, the Australian legal profession has occupied a unique position regarding anti-money laundering regulations. The arrival of "Tranche 2" will fundamentally change the business of law.
Profession Contributor · 11 April 2026