Australian Lawyers Alliance

25/09/2026

National Conference 2026 is next month! Secure your spot today and join the ALA at the Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns from 21-23 October.

🎟️ Register: https://lawyersalliance.eventsair.com/national-conference-2026/registration
📋 Program: https://lawyersalliance.eventsair.com/national-conference-2026/program-summary

Thank you to the following Silver Non-Exhibitor Sponsors for their continued sponsorship and support of the ALA.

🌟 MA Financial Group is a leading provider of disbursement funding, proud to be lending to many of Australia's most respected law firms, large and small.

🌟 AssessmentHub - Medicolegal Assessments is a national medico-legal report provider, specialising in delivering independent, high-quality medico-legal reports to support personal injury compensation claims.

🌟 Providior - Funding Business Growth is an innovative specialist financier for personal injury law firms, helping them unlock cash flow from long-tail fee revenue and disbursements.

🌟 Michael Lawrance & Associates have been providing work injury prevention and safety management services since 2001.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
📅 21–23 October 2026
📍 Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns
⚖️ Up to 9 CPD points

24/09/2026

Soaring imprisonment rates, punitive policies and a rejection of expert advice reveal a system failing Indigenous communities and strengthening the case for urgent Commonwealth intervention in justice.'

In this week’s Opinion, former ALA National President Greg Barns SC examines the Northern Territory’s approach to criminal justice.

📄 Read The NT’s Dangerous Addiction to Punishment by Greg Barns SC here: https://www.lawyersalliance.com.au/Web/News/Opinion-Articles/2026/Opinion260922.aspx

24/09/2026

Congratulations to ALA National President Michel Margalit (Margalit Injury Lawyers) on being inducted into the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Change Agent.

A very well-deserved recognition of Michel’s significant contribution to the legal profession. 👏

Last night, our Managing Principal and founder, Michel Margalit, was inducted into the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women as a Change Agent.

Established in 2001, the Victorian Honour Roll of Women recognises women whose leadership, work and commitment have made a significant and lasting contribution to Victoria and beyond.

In 25 years, just over 790 women have been inducted into the Honour Roll, across fields including law, health, science, social justice, education, the arts and community leadership. To join them is an extraordinary honour.

Michel’s induction as a Change Agent recognises an enduring commitment to creating significant and lasting change – something that has defined her career.

Through complex litigation, advocacy and reform, Michel has consistently been willing to challenge systems, take on difficult cases and stand beside people who have been failed by institutions or denied a voice.

That same belief shaped Margalit Injury Lawyers when Michel founded the firm in 2018: that people deserve access to clear advice, strong advocacy and lawyers prepared to fight for them. We are immensely proud to see Michel’s contribution recognised in this way.

We also congratulate every woman inducted into the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. To be recognised alongside such an extraordinary group of women, each creating change in their own fields and communities, makes this occasion even more meaningful.

Congratulations, Michel. A remarkable recognition of the work you have done, and the work you continue to do.

22/09/2026

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman of the Australian Human Rights Commission will deliver the keynote address at National Conference 2026.

Presenting on race, class and how the law can be more inclusive and responsive for all, Giridharan will explore important questions around equality, access to justice and the role of the legal profession.

Don't miss this keynote session in Cairns this October. 🎟️ Register here: https://lawyersalliance.eventsair.com/national-conference-2026/registration

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
📅 21–23 October 2026
📍 Crystalbrook Riley
⚖️ Up to 9 CPD points
📋 Full program: https://airdrive.eventsair.com/eventsairaueprod/production-lawyersalliance-public/40c5c70e63e44e81a0ff5a19f59a8cb9

In an opinion piece published today in the HR Leader, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman addresses workplace racism and the Commission's 'Change the system. Change the story' campaign.

'To every person who leads a workplace or a team: Don’t wait for a complaint to land on your desk. Assume racism may be a risk in your workplace, treat it as the safety issue it is and focus on preventing harm from occurring in the first place. Listen to people’s experiences and look honestly at your processes and your culture. To everyone else: Don’t be silent. Be active in learning about and preventing harm in the workplace.'

Read the full piece https://loom.ly/5ik7Nzk

21/09/2026

At National Conference 2026, Occupational Therapist Antonette Owen will explore the role of occupational therapy in catastrophic injury claims, including CTP, public liability and medical negligence matters.

Antonette will discuss the challenges that can arise when preparing reports, including areas where information or evidence may be disputed, and how these issues can be addressed effectively within an occupational report.

🎟️ Register: https://lawyersalliance.eventsair.com/national-conference-2026/registration
📋 Program: https://lawyersalliance.eventsair.com/national-conference-2026/program-summary

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
📅 21–23 October 2026
📍 Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns
⚖️ Up to 9 CPD points

Thank you to our sponsors!
Diamond: Equity Trustees, Mary Technology and MEDirect
Gold: Ace InfoTech, Medicolegal Express (MLE) and Perpetual Limited

21/09/2026

The ALA has provided a submission to the Queensland Parliament’s Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee’s inquiry into the Breach Bail, Go to Jail and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (Bill).

The Bill would create a new offence where an adult or child commits a prescribed offence while on bail, unlawfully at large or after failing to appear, carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 months in custody. It would also introduce a stricter threshold for granting bail in specified circumstances.

The ALA’s submission raises concerns about the Bill’s disproportionate impact on children and marginalised groups, its significant human rights implications, its effect on early guilty pleas and the additional pressure it would place on courts, legal assistance services and detention facilities.

📄 Read the submission: https://www.lawyersalliance.com.au/Web/Submissions-Content/2026/260910SubQld.aspx

The committee is due to table its report by Friday, 16 October 2026.

18/09/2026

National Conference 2026 is next month! Secure your spot today and join the ALA at the Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns from 21-23 October.

🎟️ Register: https://lawyersalliance.eventsair.com/national-conference-2026/registration
📋 Program: https://airdrive.eventsair.com/eventsairaueprod/production-lawyersalliance-public/40c5c70e63e44e81a0ff5a19f59a8cb9

Thank you to the following Silver Exhibitor Sponsors for their continued sponsorship and support of the ALA.

🌟 Australian Unity is Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for their members and the community.

🌟 Dohrmann Consulting has been trusted provider of expert opinions in personal injury litigation for over 45 years, specialising in engineering and safety.

🌟 International Independent Medical Examiners have been facilitating expert medicolegal opinions for over 20 years, across all major personal injury sectors.

🌟 QuickFee specialises in providing innovative payment and funding solutions for professional service law firms.

🌟 Australian Specialist Hub provide suitably qualified experts with the required professional, technical, and clinical experience to provide evidence-based reports and consulting services.

🌟 LEAP Legal Software manages personal injury matters with efficiency and focus. Access automated forms, up-to-date precedents, matter-specific applications and workflows.

🌟 Actionstep's law firm management platform uses intuitive automation and AI to connect and organise all the work that happens at midsize law firms.

🌟 RediMed is a national provider of independent medicolegal assessments and expert opinions, connecting laywers with experienced Medical Experts across Australia.

🌟 LitiCalc provides lawyers with efficient, effective and user-friendly calculation tools, enabling quantification of claimants' personal injury damages in a fraction of the time it takes manually.

🌟TPT Wealth is a licensed trustee company with deep experience in managing compensation funds for individuals impacted by personal injury.

🌟Supio is an AI platform for plaintiff law, purpose-built to help firms fight more powerfully for the individuals and families who need them most.

Visit the sponsors booths and chat with their reps during the conference to learn more.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
📅 21–23 October 2026
📍 Crystalbrook Riley
⚖️ Up to 9 CPD points

17/09/2026

'Today, Australia’s blood supply is nationally regulated. Donors who are at higher risk of having infections that can be passed on to others during a transfusion are delayed from donating blood until it is deemed safe.

All donations are tested for blood-borne infections. And blood products are treated before use to safeguard against any remaining, or as yet unidentified, disease-causing microorganisms.

But this was not always the case.'

Following the recent announcement of a new Senate inquiry, UNSW’s Professor John Kaldor and Associate Professor Bridget Haire review the events to date, highlight areas open to debate, and explain why this inquiry matters.

📄 Read this week's Opinion article here: https://www.lawyersalliance.com.au/Web/News/Opinion-Articles/2026/Opinion260917.aspx

17/09/2026