Editorial
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News
A conference convened to examine how the profession responds when the rule of law comes under strain has been abandoned because barristers could not afford to attend.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Events
Two days, five streams, advanced CPD pitched at accredited specialists rather than at the general practitioner topping up units.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Events
Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane host anniversary sittings, with the Queensland Family Law Practitioners' Dinner following the Brisbane event on 4 September.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Awards
Nominations are live for the black-tie gala at Crown Melbourne. This is currently the only major Australian legal award with an open window.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Awards
A record 1,206 submissions produced 330 finalists across 36 categories, with winners named at The Star on 30 July.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Events
An hour on the subject law school never taught and firms rarely raise, presented by Larisha Jerome.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Events
Justice Andrea Tsalamandris, David Seeman of Lennon's List and John Rule of Maurice Blackburn present at the ALA Victorian seminar. Places are limited.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Awards
Nominations are open for a program aimed at the cohort most awards ignore, with a gala at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on 2 October.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Events
A full day on collaborative professional practice, running 8.30am to 5pm AWST on Saturday 15 August.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Events
A day and a half of intensive criminal advocacy training, delivered by the Law Society of Singapore with the ABA.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Opportunities
Entries close at 11.59pm on Monday 17 August. There are roughly two weeks left to write something the profession will actually read.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026
Events
Forward dates are out for next year's program, with the 21st National Family Law Conference in Hobart still to come this October.
The Profession Press · 1 August 2026