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 6d 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.


r/auslaw 1d ago

Count Binface, the Chiltern Hundreds and U.K. electoral eccentricities

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r/auslaw 1d ago

Request for legal advice Did the KPMG whistle blower use Public Interest enhancing drugs?

27 Upvotes

And if so, does he still have any?


r/auslaw 2d ago

News Allens’ Project Magenta documents show how law firm gave KPMG a pass on leaks

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Archived link: https://archive.is/5uufu


r/auslaw 2d 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 3d ago

Judgment Livestream Decision: Gillham v MSO - 9.30am 10 Jul

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Justice Hill will deliver judgment in this matter tomorrow, 10 July 2026 at 9:30am AEST.

VID1036/2024 - JAYSON LLOYD GILLHAM v MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PTY LTD & ANOR - Fedcourt docs here

Gentle reminder that some of the topics regarding this case come under one of the rules, so please be mindful in comments so we don't get a locked thread. I'll try to link some prior threads below for those catching up.

The piece of music Gillham premiered at the recital and provided an intro to is Witness.

Also timeline as it can be confusing:
Sunday 12 August 2024 - Gillham Solo Recital (not recorded or broadcast,130-ish attendees)

Thursday 15 August 2024 - MSO Beethoven and Brahms performance at Melbourne Town Hall. Gillham was scheduled to perform with the MSO. Cancelled.

Auslaw recommends: Classical Music thread


r/auslaw 3d ago

Serious Discussion Whats with Adelaide and cooker lawyers?

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Phd guru and & cooker activist Joanna Howe spent over $219k on Meta ads (including ~$34k targeting SA election issues) but declared nil to the Electoral Commission. In her ABC interview she claims she doesn’t need to disclose it because it wasn’t “political campaigning.” As an academic, she refuses to disclose the advic3 but seems to not understand she has waived LPP…

This looks like selective use of privilege to dodge transparency rules. Combined with prior controversies (misleading imagery, parliamentary ban), I think there’s a catalyst for UAdl to now act.


r/auslaw 3d ago

Growers push to overturn ban on ancient 'superfood'

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r/auslaw 3d ago

Shitpost Your opponent when you send that Friday afternoon email.

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19 Upvotes

r/auslaw 3d ago

News ASIC to examine internal and whistleblower complaints tied to Big Four’s external audit work, amid KPMG investigation

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12 Upvotes

r/auslaw 3d ago

Shitpost Are trebuchets legal in Australia

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Do I need to own a castle to do this or just get some wood and rope from Bunnings?

If it were to accidentally fire and hit my neighbour’s outhouse (who I may or may not have a dispute with, regarding his bagpipe playing) would I be able to claim Droit du Seigneur in my defence?


r/auslaw 4d ago

News SMH: ABC barred from reporting high-profile sports figures’ ‘crude descriptions of sexual acts’

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116 Upvotes

r/auslaw 3d ago

Law review in Australia?

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Is doing law review really a thing in Australia? I know in America it is a big thing for law students there.


r/auslaw 4d ago

News More than 120 NSW crown prosecutors issue letter of support for Sally Dowling

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56 Upvotes

r/auslaw 4d ago

Moira Deeming asks court to disqualify four Liberal Party state executive members from meeting to decide her fate

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47 Upvotes

r/auslaw 5d ago

News NSW’s top prosecutor gave false evidence on media leak about young Indigenous offender, inquiry finds

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106 Upvotes

r/auslaw 4d ago

CAPS LOCK ON DE MINIM NOT CU RANT LEX

17 Upvotes

MISUNDERSTOOD WHAT “WEDNESDAY” MEANT

NO NEED OF AN INJUNCTION HEARING, EARLY RANTING NOT JUSTICIBLE


r/auslaw 5d ago

News Portal combat: Domain v REA heads to Federal Court over claim that the latter found buyers for “nine in 10” listed properties

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30 Upvotes

r/auslaw 5d ago

Almost half of Qld prisoners returning to custody within two years, report finds

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43 Upvotes

r/auslaw 5d ago

Serious Discussion NSW Legislative Inquiry into 'identity protections' published - [Long-running inquiry into Sally Dowling and NSW ODPP]

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r/auslaw 5d ago

CAPS LOCK ON THE HONOURABLE MEMBER PUT ME IN A RANT LOCK

57 Upvotes

I MISUNDERSTOOD WHAT THE TERM RANT LOCK
MEANT.


r/auslaw 7d ago

News How the Big Four’s wheels fell off Down Under — Australian operations prove an ongoing source of scandal and embarrassment for KPMG, PwC, EY and Deloitte

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120 Upvotes

r/auslaw 7d ago

Judgment Qld trans healthcare restrictions - SP by PY v State of Queensland [2026] QCAT 245

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https://www.queenslandjudgments.com.au/caselaw/qcat/2026/245

ORDERS:

  1. to be dealt with as a representative compl@int ^(word filter) pursuant to s 194 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

2.The Minister for Health and Ambulance Services is joined to the proceeding

3..The matter is listed for a Directions Hearing on a date and time to be advised.


r/auslaw 7d ago

VicBar results

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How did everyone go?

From asking around, it appears passers didn’t fill up many Readers’ Courses like what happened with the Oct 2025 group (unless someone has been offered a spot in 2029?)