Following alarming reports that clients of Gold Migration Lawyers were told late last Friday that the law practice would be stopping operations, Victoria’s legal regulator has moved quickly to safeguard consumers' interests.
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Commissioner Update - June 2026
The latest edition of the Commissioner Update is out now. Highlights include new resources for corporate lawyers, kindness CPD webinar on 9 June, $1 million trust account scam and more.
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New resources for corporate lawyers
To support Victorian lawyers working in corporate settings, we have consulted with corporate lawyers, professional bodies and academic experts to develop three new guidance resources.
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Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
We’re pleased to publish our latest Reconciliation Action Plan, Innovate, in time for National Reconciliation Week, 27 May to 3 June.
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New Act to restrict use of NDAs in workplace sexual harassment matters
The Victorian Government is introducing a new law which will change the way non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can be used in workplace sexual harassment cases.
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New research examines AI use in the Victorian legal profession
New research highlights that Victorian lawyers need more support to adopt AI if the profession is to harness the vast possibilities of the technology — beyond just workforce productivity.
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Sam Hay KC appointed as Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria
The Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner warmly congratulates Board Chair, Sam Hay KC, on his well-deserved appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria, effective as of today.
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External examiner newsletter 2026
Welcome to the external examiner (EE) newsletter for 2026. This newsletter is sent to all EEs who are registered with the VLSB+C.
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New report explores uncivil behaviours in the legal profession in Victoria
The VLSB+C's independent research centre, has released Uncivil behaviours in the Legal Profession: Findings from the 2025 Victorian Legal Census