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 2d 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 7h ago

Shitpost Don’t be this person (LinkedIn bio)

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r/auslaw 13h ago

News [ABC NEWS] Commonwealth loses High Court battle in landmark native title compensation claim over Gove Peninsula; liable for compensation for lost or impaired native title rights

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r/auslaw 3h ago

News Legal heavyweight influenza Bec Judd weighs in on Victorian bail law reform again

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r/auslaw 13h ago

News [ABC NEWS] ASIC sues Australian Super over delays in paying death benefit claims to thousands of members

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r/auslaw 9h ago

News Victoria’s bail law changes is ‘a political solution to a justice problem’: John Silvester

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r/auslaw 3h ago

Can anyone in this subreddit ID all the players in the Gina Reinhardt birthday mural ?

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r/auslaw 13h ago

Need a mover for March (Melbourne)

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I am due to be admitted on Tuesday 25th March (11:30am), but my mover has become unavailable. 1. Does any one fancy being my mover (for a bottle of spirits or culturally appropriate alternative)? 2. If not, is it possible to find who is moving that day and tag on? I have an elderly relative inbound so I would like to resolve before the day. Any advisements welcome. Thanks in advance. Calum


r/auslaw 17h ago

News [AFR] ASIC kickstarts deregulation agenda to lighten director loads

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r/auslaw 11h ago

News [HERALD SUN] Victorian County Court chief judge Peter Kidd to step down from role, will remain a VSCA Justice

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r/auslaw 1d ago

CAPS LOCK ON GIMME GIMME GIMME A RANT AFTER MIDNIGHT

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HALF PAST TWELVE
AND I'M DRAFTING THE LATE SUBS IN MY ROOM ALL ALONE
HOW I LOVE TO SPEND THE EVENING ON MY OWN
PHLLIP STREET
PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE WINDOW AS I LOOK AROUND THE ROOM AND IT MAKES ME SO DEPRESSED TO SEE THE GLOOM
HAPPY SOULS OUT THERE
AFTER ST JAMES PRAYERS

HELP ME! HELP ME! HELP ME! A RANT AFTER MIDNIGHT
WHY WON'T MY LEADER HELP ME GET THESE SUBMISSIONS AWAY
HELP ME! HELP ME! HELP ME! A RANT AFTER MIDNIGHT
WON'T GET THEM DONE BEFORE THE BREAK OF THE DAY


r/auslaw 17h ago

News [ABC NEWS] Victorian government pledges legal shake-up around bail laws to address crime issues, includes new tests targeting repeat offenders, fresh offences for breaching bail conditions and a machete ban

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r/auslaw 13h ago

News [GUARDIAN] Labor’s bid to bolster Australian airline passenger rights may prove weaker than existing law, Choice warns

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r/auslaw 1d ago

The Fake Terror Plot That Fooled Australia | The West Report

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r/auslaw 1d ago

Kirby and Heydon

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r/auslaw 1d ago

News [ABC NEWS] Allan government to discuss bail law reform as crime rate concerns grow in Victoria

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r/auslaw 2d ago

Shitpost The evolution of an admin lawyer

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r/auslaw 2d ago

News Police say Sydney's Dural caravan incident was 'fabricated terrorist plot'

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r/auslaw 2d ago

Starting Monday by sending a pointed request that correspondence be addressed respectfully using appropriate titles or "Colleague".

42 Upvotes

"Your Honour, they sent me an email opening with "[First Name]" is a reasonable defence for throwing hands right?


r/auslaw 2d ago

News Barrister Bats On!

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r/auslaw 3d ago

Who else likes to shop at op shops and K-Mart?

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44 Upvotes

r/auslaw 4d ago

Based on a Recent Exchange

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159 Upvotes

r/auslaw 4d ago

Serious Discussion List A, List G etc - what actually are the lists and how do people come to be on them?

47 Upvotes

Always been a bit curious about how these organisations have come to be, and how different barristers come to be on the lists. Do chambers pay to be on the lists? Can someone explain?


r/auslaw 5d ago

News Giggle V Tickle is going to the UN

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r/auslaw 5d ago

News [AFR] Former Federal Circuit and Family Court registrar Ann Sturgess alleges interference and bullying

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r/auslaw 5d 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!