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23 June 2026

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Federal Intellectual Property +1

By Lawyers launches comprehensive Intellectual Property guide

By Lawyers has published an Intellectual Property guide, providing commentary and precedents on trade marks, passing off, patents, copyright, moral rights, design rights and plant breeder’s rights to help practitioners advise clients and complete intellectual property matters with confidence.

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New superannuation tax takes effect from 1 July

New superannuation tax takes effect from 1 July

From 1 July 2026, the Federal Government’s Division 296 superannuation tax introduces higher taxes on earnings attributable to superannuation balances above the large superannuation threshold of $3 million.

News and Updates Superannuation

Victorian wills commentary reviewed and enhanced

Victorian wills commentary reviewed and enhanced

The review delivers significant improvements to both content and usability, ensuring practitioners have access to practical, up-to-date guidance for this important area of practice.

News and Updates Victoria +1

Updated AI use policy supports responsible AI adoption in law firms

Updated AI use policy supports responsible AI adoption in law firms

The AI use policy within the By Lawyers Staff Handbook has been updated to reflect the rapidly evolving professional environment, helping firms to align their use of AI with a clear compliance structure, reducing uncertainty, improving supervision, and lowering risk exposure.

All jurisdictions News and Updates +1

FCFCOA Practice Direction on the use of AI

FCFCOA Practice Direction on the use of AI

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have issued a new Practice Direction that commenced on 29 May 2026.

Family Law Federal +1

Pets and alternate residue clauses added to By Lawyers Wills

Pets and alternate residue clauses added to By Lawyers Wills

The By Lawyers Wills guide has been updated with new precedent clauses for gifting pets and alternative residue for a child's spouse.

All jurisdictions News and Updates +1

New opt-out clause for wills creating a testamentary discretionary trust

New opt-out clause for wills creating a testamentary discretionary trust

The By Lawyers Wills creating testamentary discretionary trusts have been amended to include a clause that allows the trust’s primary beneficiary to request that the executor transfer all or part of their share of the estate to them absolutely.

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AML/CTF changes impact law firms from March 2026 - FED.

14 October 2025

AML/CTF changes impact law firms from March 2026 - FED.

On 31 March 2026, many Australian law firms will become subject to regulation under the Federal Government's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing regime.

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Subpoenas - FED

Subpoenas - FED

From 31 July subpoenas for production of documents, in most family law matters can be eFiled on the Commonwealth Courts Portal.

Family Law Federal +1

Winding up a corporate trustee

01 January 2015

Winding up a corporate trustee

By O’Brien Palmer First published on the website, www.obp.com.au Winding up a corporate trustee

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