The 2026–27 Federal Budget marks a structural shift in Australia’s tax settings. From capital gains tax reform to new minimum taxes on trusts and changes to property losses, legal teams face a more complex advisory and risk environment. Here’s what matters, and where early planning counts.
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How trustworthy content transforms legal deep research
Legal research has never been under more pressure. Expectations for accuracy, currency and depth keep rising — while time and resources don’t. It’s no surprise AI is now part of…
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2026 State of the Corporate Law Department Report
There’s a concerning gap between General Counsel and their bosses – 86% of GCs believe their department contributes significantly to company goals. Only 17% of the C-Suite agrees, according to…
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What “Trusted AI” really means for legal teams today
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in legal research, but trust doesn’t come from automation alone. Drawing on insights from Gilbert + Tobin, this article explores what “trusted AI” really means for legal teams today, and why transparency, governance and human judgment remain central to confident, responsible adoption.
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Is your client’s legal advice training AI? The privilege risk no lawyer can ignore
The rise of public AI tools has created a legal minefield that no lawyer – regardless of practice area or seniority – can afford to overlook. When a client uploads…
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Westlaw Advantage Australia: More than an AI upgrade
Every lawyer knows the moment: a client calls with a time‑sensitive question, and what should be a quick search turns into hours of hunting, checking and rechecking. AI was meant to fix…
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Free AI vs Professional AI: What Australian lawyers need to know about data security
Australian courts are sending a clear message: lawyers who use free AI tools without proper safeguards face serious professional consequences. Recent high-profile cases have exposed a troubling pattern. Law firms…
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Five legal changes Australian lawyers can’t ignore in 2026
The legal world looks very different as we turn our gaze to 2026. Privacy penalties have escalated dramatically, signalling a new era of enforcement. A brand-new merger control system is…
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When Australia’s Highest Court Trusts Your Legislative Research Platform
Making legislative research fast, accurate, and reliable isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a necessity. Especially when the stakes involve decisions that shape Australian law. For Robin Gardner, Court Librarian…
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The urgent legal challenge for military space law
A new arms race is unfolding in space, warns a leading legal authority. As satellites evolve from peaceful tools into potential weapons – and targets – of war, and the…
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