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Artificial intelligence in legal practice: professional responsibilities across Australian courts and tribunals
Published on 6 Mar 2026 by Tim GrellmanAs generative AI becomes a staple in the legal industry, Australian courts and tribunals are establishing strict guidelines for its use. This article explores the evolving responsibilities of legal practitioners, highlighting the critical need for human oversight, the prohibition of AI-generated evidence, and the protection of client confidentiality across Federal and New South Wales jurisdictions.
Read more >General practitioner disqualified from applying for registration for a period of 20 years: Medical Board of Australia v Austin
Published on 4 Mar 2026 by Bill Madden and Matilda LynchThis article outlines the extraordinary circumstances giving rise to consent orders by the State Administrative Tribunal (Western Australia (WA)) in October 2025.
Read more >High Court confirms NCAT’s ability to award damages in privacy disputes: Why this matters for protecting personal information held by NSW public sector agencies
Published on 2 Mar 2026 by Selwyn Black, Yue Lucy Han, and Chelsea O'GradyThis article by Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers discusses the High Court of Australia’s decision in NSW v Wojciechowska [2025] HCA 27, which confirmed the constitutional validity of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal's (NCAT) power to award damages for privacy breaches. It explains that NCAT’s authority to award up to $40,000 in compensation under the PPIP Act is considered an administrative rather than a judicial power, ensuring that individuals have a practical avenue to hold NSW public agencies accountable for mishandling personal information.
Read more >Celebrating 125 years
Doyle’s Guide – First Tier Law Firm Recognition
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a First Tier Leading Firm in the following categories:
First Tier 2022 Employment Doyles recognition announced March 2022.
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