Legal media & journals

Long-running ABC RN weekly program covering Australian law reform legal issues and the justice system; #1 in Apple AU charts; hosted by Damien Carrick.

Type of publication

Podcast

Frequency

Weekly

Paywalled

No

Newsletter providing updates and news on the work of the AGLS and its members for government legal practitioners.

Type of publication

Newsletter

Subscription email from AGS summarising key Commonwealth Parliament events each sitting week.

Type of publication

Newsletter

Subscription email from the Australian Government Solicitor providing quick updates on court decisions and legal developments affecting government.

Type of publication

Newsletter

Critical and socio-legal perspectives; published by LexisNexis in partnership with La Trobe.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Paywalled

No

Arts Law Centre of Australia podcast on copyright arts law and Indigenous cultural IP; produced in partnership with Desart.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Leading Australian public law blog with expert commentary on legislation and cases.

Type of publication

Commentary blog

Specialist publication for construction and infrastructure law.

Type of publication

Academic journal

The AFR's legal affairs coverage, where the business of law — firm finances, partner moves, market structure — is reported seriously.

Type of publication

Newspaper — legal affairs section

Paywalled

Yes

Peer-reviewed journal covering law across the Asia-Pacific region.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Annual peer-reviewed publication on public international law.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Paywalled

Yes

Society of Construction Law Australia podcast exploring issues in the Australian construction industry; legal and industry professionals; active.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Updates from the national peak body for CLCs; relevant to community legal sector workers, pro bono lawyers and access to justice practitioners.

Type of publication

Newsletter

Criminology and criminal justice journal with significant Australian content.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Paywalled

Yes

Academic journal covering current legal developments with Australian content.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Paywalled

Yes

Substack newsletter from Australian in-house legal professional focused on legal tech adoption, AI tools and in-house legal management.

Type of publication

Newsletter — Substack

Nikki Parkinson shares 25 years of family law system expertise; practical episodes on separation and divorce.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Piper Alderman employment law podcast; Fair Work industrial relations and employment law updates; active to late 2024.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Thomson Reuters Australia podcast on legal technology and AI innovation; in-house and law firm Australian focus.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

ANU-based journal focusing on public and constitutional law.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Free legal information and case law summaries for Australian practitioners.

Type of publication

Legal information platform

Paywalled

No

Practice-focused legal commentary from the College of Law Australia.

Type of publication

Commentary blog

Independent commentary on Australian law and the legal profession.

Type of publication

Commentary blog

Public law commentary from the UNSW GT Centre.

Type of publication

Commentary blog

CPD-accredited podcast for Australian lawyers; subscription model; expert interviews across all practice areas; run by Lext Australia.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Innovative law firm blog with commentary on legal practice and technology.

Type of publication

Commentary blog

Peer-reviewed journal on Australian taxation law and policy.

Type of publication

Academic journal

International arbitration and dispute resolution journal with significant Australian content.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Paywalled

Yes

Solicitor Tanya Chapman discusses wills estates elder law and family law cases in accessible storytelling format; active to 2025.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Long-running independent legal commentary and gossip site for the Australian profession.

Type of publication

Commentary blog

Interdisciplinary journal with strong Australasian presence.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Paywalled

Yes

Official news and updates from the peak national body for Australian lawyers.

Type of publication

Newsletter

University of New England podcast on regional rural and remote law research and legal issues in Australia; last episode late 2022.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Independent daily legal news email described as the current awareness tool of choice for Australia's best commercial lawyers.

Type of publication

Newsletter

Frequency

Daily

Lawyers Weekly is an Australian legal trade publication covering legal news, law firm developments, careers and practice issues. It publishes newsletters and podcasts and produces legal industry events and awards, including the Australian Law Awards and Women in Law Awards.

Type of publication

Trade publication

Independent legal news and current awareness service for Australian lawyers.

Type of publication

Legal news platform

Lander & Rogers podcast on the role of human lawyers in an AI-enabled future; interviews with legal professionals on technology and the law.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Independent Substack newsletter covering legal tech and AI developments with 3,500+ readers; includes significant Australian content and has an Australian-based author.

Type of publication

Newsletter — Substack

News and commentary from the Future Law Innovation Program at UNSW.

Type of publication

Commentary blog

Regular practice area update blog and email content from LexisNexis Australia covering case law, legislation changes and legal developments.

Type of publication

Newsletter

LexisNexis Australia covers competition law AI in legal practice and legal content updates for Australian practitioners.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

International platform with substantial Australian law firm content and updates.

Type of publication

Legal news platform

Legal and business commentary from Australian law firms.

Type of publication

Legal news platform

News and updates from the peak body for Australia's legal aid commissions.

Type of publication

Newsletter

Australasian journal covering mental health and law.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Paywalled

Yes

Open-access journal on revenue and taxation law from Bond University.

Type of publication

Academic journal

Paywalled

No

Free companion podcast by Hearsay team covering legal angles on current news stories.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Hall & Wilcox national law firm podcast on topical legal issues across practice areas; active.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Student-run podcast interviewing guests from law business and politics; Law in 4 series; active 2023–2025.

Type of publication

Podcast

Paywalled

No

Gilbert + Tobin fortnightly competition law podcast; covers ACCC mergers and consumer law; active to 2026.

Type of publication

Podcast

Frequency

Fortnightly

Paywalled

No

Academic legal commentary written for general and professional audiences.

Type of publication

Commentary blog

Regular legal updates, reports and commentary from Thomson Reuters Australia for legal professionals.

Type of publication

Newsletter

Australian academic/lawyer Substack covering welfare law, social security law and administrative law in Australia; active with hundreds of subscribers.

Type of publication

Newsletter — Substack