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.

To assist people responding to your query, please include where appropriate the following:

  1. The practice area you work in or are interested in working in.

  2. The city in which you are currently working in or are interested in working in.

  3. Some relevant details about you, such as if you are currently studying, or your PQE level, your education history, and your current firm classification (boutique, mid-size, top tier).

If you are asking a question related to salary or bonus payments, you must confirm that you have previously reviewed relevant salary guides published by recruiting firms.

If you are an international student or lawyer looking to relocate to Australia, please review previous careers threads, as your question has likely been answered. In short, your ability to obtain permanent residency and permanent working rights, rather than temporary working rights, is likely to be more important than your qualification or requalification pathway.


r/auslaw 16h ago

R U Ok day is coming up:

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247 Upvotes

r/auslaw 3h ago

News Victoria Bar warns against politicisation of courts following appeals court split pitch

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r/auslaw 15h ago

Never say in front of a bodycam something you wouldn't want shown to a hundred thousand people on tiktok while someone in the corner of the video goes 🤨🤔☝️

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r/auslaw 8h ago

CAPS LOCK ON R U OK ENOUGH 2 RANT?

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r/auslaw 17h ago

Is there a civil legal war occurring in NSW?

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This really is becoming a farcical situation.

How can the AG simply 'reject' a parliamentary decision to find Ms Dowling gave false evidence?

How can Ms Wass continue in any cases brought by the DPP, again, ever, in any capacity, given how this has all panned out.

Has anything even remotely similar to this happened, ever?


r/auslaw 18h ago

NSW top prosecutor Sally Dowling and state attorney general discussed which barristers could review her office, estimates hears

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r/auslaw 20h ago

News Government has no plans to ban smart glasses imports as draft privacy laws unveiled

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r/auslaw 1d ago

Judge orders parties to explore using AI

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r/auslaw 21h ago

Conveyancing referrals?

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I’ve recently started my own small legal practice focusing on conveyancing and wills & estates here in Sydney. So far I’ve been fortunate to pick up matters through online enquiries and word‑of‑mouth referrals, and the work has been steady. I’m now looking to grow the practice further — particularly keen to connect with people who’ve had success building a client base from scratch, or who can share insights on marketing, community engagement, or referral networks that actually work in Australia. Any ideas or experiences would be appreciated.


r/auslaw 1d ago

Shitpost Imagine this as an answer given at an ICAC inquiry...

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r/auslaw 1d ago

Judgment Applicant turns down $5.5k settlement, admits to selling schedule 8 drugs

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44 Upvotes

r/auslaw 1d ago

NSW may not be able to prosecute large-scale water theft due to doubts about licences for billions of litres

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r/auslaw 2d ago

Erin Patterson, the jury hotel and the curious case of the missing CCTV

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r/auslaw 2d ago

Judgment How long does it take to find out sentencing results?

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I was empaneled on a jury recently and didn't go to the sentencing the next day. Kicking myself for it now. We were told that the sentence would be posted on the courts library website, but I haven't been able to find it yet. How long should it take to be posted? What would be the best way to find it, in case the defendant's name isn't used?

This was in Queensland, if that helps. I'm pretty sure this follows the sub rules, but if it doesn't, please let me know. Thanks! Not sure if the flair is right, sorry. First time posting here.


r/auslaw 2d ago

That's the sound of the men working on the chain, gaaaaang .

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22 Upvotes

This would actually make sense if they paired it with a tafe certificate in road maintenance. Give them skills to gain employment upon release.


r/auslaw 2d ago

Stop! Stop! She’s already dead! How the ICAC nailed Anita Perrottet’s absurd excuses

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r/auslaw 3d ago

Harvey at the AFL Wildcard match last night

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22 Upvotes

I had not seen this type of advertising by Harvey in the wild (pun intended) before. This type of exposure presumably will have system-wide impacts on several things, including the choices of kids considering a future in the law.


r/auslaw 4d ago

Court hears alleged DV murder victim waited days for treatment for fatal brain injury

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r/auslaw 4d ago

Shitpost tfw you put some names into a testamentary trust precedent

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75 Upvotes

r/auslaw 4d ago

News “A star One Nation candidate said he was a criminal lawyer. There’s no record of that” - Crikey

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https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/27/mark-nicholson-one-nation-lawyer-candidate-pauline-hanson-law/

“Nicholson himself said in a statement: “I’m not ashamed of my decision to leave the law when I did. If I stayed, I’d still be fat, bald, and depressed. Thankfully, I’m just bald.””

Frankly, I resemble—sorry, I mean resent that comment.

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TLDR - it’s in the title


r/auslaw 4d ago

Anyone have the AFR profile on Danny Gilbert they can share?

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r/auslaw 5d ago

"No adverse costs order" granted to Mitre 10 franchisee suing Bunnings

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r/auslaw 4d 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!