Law Librarians Australia

22/09/2026

Melbourne Librarians - Lunch time in the Library is back!
Bring your lunch and join us in the Victoria Legal Aid Library any time between 12pm and 2pm to catch up, connect with fellow librarians and enjoy a little lunchtime library camaraderie.

*Upcoming dates*
Tuesday 13 October
Wednesday 11 November
Thursday 10 December

Come along, bring your lunch and meet your library colleagues!

13/09/2026

Vale Justice Gaudron

Vale the Hon Mary Gaudron KC. The first woman appointed to the High Court of Australia in 1987, serving until 2003.

Justice Gaudron formed a vital part of the Mason and Brennan courts’ transformation of constitutional and criminal law, including in Mabo [No 2], Dietrich and the establishment of the implied freedom of political communication.

She was a pioneer for women at the bar and on the bench, and passionately advocated for equal pay and equal treatment.

Known for transforming Australia's legal landscape by being the first woman appointed to the High Court of Australia, and the only woman Justice in the Court's first century, she broke new ground and inspired generations of Australians to pursue careers in the law and public service.

She died on 12 September 2026 at the age of 83.

17/06/2026

The latest issue of the Australian Law Librarian is available now: https://search.informit.org/toc/auslawlib/34/2

16/03/2026

The March issue of the Australian Law Librarian journal is out now! Find it on Informit: https://search.informit.org/toc/auslawlib/34/1

24/02/2026

ALLA Vic's annual breakfast is TOMORROW. 7:30am at Mr Tulk. Remember to register if you would like to attend - https://events.humanitix.com/alla-vic-annual-breakfast-dznss7j9

19/02/2026

Which Australian Law Librarian article from 2025 had the most impact on you? Vote now for the 2025 Ted Glasson Prize! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sxSUr31ZkV

18/02/2026

One week to go before ALLA Vic's annual breakfast! Register here to secure your spot. https://events.humanitix.com/alla-vic-annual-breakfast-dznss7j9

11/02/2026

Our annual ALLA Vic breakfast is here! Once again at Mr Tulk 328 Swanston St, Melbourne. Register using this link so we can have an idea of numbers https://events.humanitix.com/alla-vic-annual-breakfast-dznss7j9 . Sadly we've also discovered that Mr Tulk is facing imminent closure. If you would like to support this independent cafe, join us for breakfast, return with friends and learn about the petition: https://c.org/byKCqFbwD8

18/12/2025

Hunt Leather Pty Ltd & Anor v Transport NSW
[2025] HCA 53 Hunt Leather & Anors commenced proceedings in NSW seeking compensation for disruption to trade during the light rail project. Initially awarded $4 mil in first instance, this was overturned by the Court of Appeal. Hunt Leather appealed to the High Court, in which the appellate judgement was set aside. The CoA found that the delays could not have been foreseen, and the Transport NSW was not liable. Full Bench of High Court found that there was “substantial and unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of their premises suffered by each of Hunt Leather and Ancio… substantial from the outset of the construction” https://ow.ly/y9Tn50XLLiF

18/12/2025

Learn about AI slop, legislative intent, AI use in legal cases, and using acting skills as a teaching librarian in our regular columns (Tech Tapas, Short & Sharp, Info Sans Frontier, Shelf Awareness) in the latest issue of the Australian Law Librarian: https://search.informit.org/toc/auslawlib/33/4