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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Why “technically correct” is no longer enough
AI can produce answers that look right but don’t stand up to scrutiny. In this article, Sarah Jacobson (MinterEllison) explains why defensible legal research now depends on transparency, verification, and tools you can trust – because accountability still sits with the lawyer.
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Legal research is more than just answers
AI has transformed how quickly lawyers can work, but speed alone is no longer enough. Courts, clients, and regulators now expect legal research that is transparent, traceable, and defensible. Drawing on insights from Thomson Reuters’ Beyond Answers webinar, this article explores why unverified AI outputs create new risks, how expectations are shifting across in‑house teams and law firms, and why the ability to “show the work” is fast becoming the baseline for trusted legal research.
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AI is now a matter of legal competence, not convenience
As AI becomes part of everyday legal practice, competence is being redefined. Lawyers are expected not only to exercise legal judgment, but to understand whether the AI tools they use are accurate, accountable and appropriate for professional work.
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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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Powering AI deep research with trusted content
Just a year or so ago the question among many lawyers was “do you use AI?” Now, it’s “which AI do you use?” Legal professionals are looking for the same…
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Beyond the Hype: 2026 is the year AI has to prove itself.
The two forces reshaping every business – and the framework helping you lead through both. There’s a tension building in boardrooms, law firms, tax practices, and compliance teams across Australia.…
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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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Making Transformation Stick: why technology implementation is only half the battle
In the legal sector, transformation initiatives often falter not because of poor technology choices, but because organisations mistake deployment for success. Roger Habib, Chief Transformation Officer at Bartier Perry Lawyers,…
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10 legal cases that defined 2025 in Australia
Australia’s national courts and tribunals heard thousands of cases in 2025. We’ve pulled together 10 cases across all practice areas that have challenged thinking, made headlines and could set new…
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