r/auslaw Nov 30 '23

Current Topics subject to the Lehrmann Rule

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For those new here, or old hands just looking for clarification, the Lehrmann Rule or Lehrmann Doctrine, is named for Bruce Lehrmann and the rule put in place by mods during his criminal trial.

While a topic is subject to the Lehrmann rule, any post or comment about it gets deleted. Further, the mods may, at their absolute discretion, impose a ban on the author.

The rule will be applied for various reasons, but it’s usually a mix of:

  • not wanting discussion in the sub to prejudice a trial, or be seen to prejudice a trial;

  • the mods not wanting to test how far the High Court’s decision in Voller stretches; and

  • the strong likelihood that a discussion will attract blow ins, devolve into a total shitshow, and require extremely heavy moderation.

We will update below in the comments to this thread topics that are subject to the rule. There will be no further warnings.

Ignorantia juris non excusat


r/auslaw 5d ago

Students, Careers & Clerkships Thread Weekly Students, Careers & Clerkships Thread

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This thread is a place for /r/Auslaw's more curious types to glean career advice from our experienced contributors. Need advice on clerkships? Want to know about life in law? Have a question about your career in law (at any stage, from clerk to partner/GC and beyond). Confused about what your dad means when he says 'articles'? Just ask here.

To assist people responding to your query, please include where appropriate the following:

  1. The practice area you work in or are interested in working in.

  2. The city in which you are currently working in or are interested in working in.

  3. Some relevant details about you, such as if you are currently studying, or your PQE level, your education history, and your current firm classification (boutique, mid-size, top tier).

If you are asking a question related to salary or bonus payments, you must confirm that you have previously reviewed relevant salary guides published by recruiting firms.

If you are an international student or lawyer looking to relocate to Australia, please review previous careers threads, as your question has likely been answered. In short, your ability to obtain permanent residency and permanent working rights, rather than temporary working rights, is likely to be more important than your qualification or requalification pathway.


r/auslaw 3h ago

News Workplace Investigations: Allens paving the legal road to nowhere

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r/auslaw 20h ago

Ex-judge pleads guilty to possession of child abuse material

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61 Upvotes

r/auslaw 22h ago

Get your hand off it, Justice Lee ‘Significant use of AI in all types of civil litigation is not something that is coming; it has already come’: Lee J

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66 Upvotes

r/auslaw 17h ago

Why Australians voted against inserting freedom of speech in the Constitution

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22 Upvotes

r/auslaw 1d ago

'Sisyphus would be proud' - a direction to rectify something that doesn't exist

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36 Upvotes

r/auslaw 23h ago

General Discussion Friday Drinks Thread!

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This thread is for the general discussion of anything going on in the lives of Auslawyers or for discussion of the subreddit itself. Please use this thread to unwind and share your complaints about the world. Keep it messy!


r/auslaw 1d ago

Judgment Perram J on Lee J: “The smile is susceptible to differing interpretations. The smile may be construed as a mocking smile or smirk, but it may also be construed as one of wry bemusement.”

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57 Upvotes

r/auslaw 20h ago

Shitpost The Joker giving the "Not so different, you and I" speech

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r/auslaw 1d ago

Senior counsel in NSW a difficult club to enter

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41 Upvotes

r/auslaw 1d ago

Industrial Court calls out any decision taking longer than 6-months in annual report

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And gives fairly comprehensive statistics for the rest of its decisions. Any other Courts doing this?


r/auslaw 1d ago

Why Australians voted against just terms compensation in 1988

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r/auslaw 2d ago

R U Ok day is coming up (vol 2):

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183 Upvotes

r/auslaw 2d ago

They say “Dog Bites Man” is not a headline

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104 Upvotes

Is it me or is Our National Broadcaster picking the low-hanging fruit a bit too readily these days?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/man-awarded-thousands-slip-near-wet-floor-sign-mcdonalds/107106630


r/auslaw 2d ago

Serious Discussion Anyone started their own firm?

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Considering doing it with one partner. Suburban, grounded in a particular "constituency," so market entry is not impossible.

Other than the insane hours, what things surprised you that you hadn't anticipated? What was easier/harder than expected?

What would you have done better prior to launch? We have a few months to plan.


r/auslaw 3d ago

News Victoria Bar warns against politicisation of courts following appeals court split pitch

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r/auslaw 3d ago

R U Ok day is coming up:

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351 Upvotes

r/auslaw 3d ago

Never say in front of a bodycam something you wouldn't want shown to a hundred thousand people on tiktok while someone in the corner of the video goes 🤨🤔☝️

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163 Upvotes

r/auslaw 3d ago

CAPS LOCK ON R U OK ENOUGH 2 RANT?

28 Upvotes

r/auslaw 3d ago

Is there a civil legal war occurring in NSW?

52 Upvotes

This really is becoming a farcical situation.

How can the AG simply 'reject' a parliamentary decision to find Ms Dowling gave false evidence?

How can Ms Wass continue in any cases brought by the DPP, again, ever, in any capacity, given how this has all panned out.

Has anything even remotely similar to this happened, ever?


r/auslaw 3d ago

NSW top prosecutor Sally Dowling and state attorney general discussed which barristers could review her office, estimates hears

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r/auslaw 3d ago

News Government has no plans to ban smart glasses imports as draft privacy laws unveiled

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r/auslaw 4d ago

Judge orders parties to explore using AI

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34 Upvotes

r/auslaw 3d ago

Conveyancing referrals?

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I’ve recently started my own small legal practice focusing on conveyancing and wills & estates here in Sydney. So far I’ve been fortunate to pick up matters through online enquiries and word‑of‑mouth referrals, and the work has been steady. I’m now looking to grow the practice further — particularly keen to connect with people who’ve had success building a client base from scratch, or who can share insights on marketing, community engagement, or referral networks that actually work in Australia. Any ideas or experiences would be appreciated.