The Bureau of the Meteorology's new chief executive has blamed a "miscommunication" for the furore that has erupted over a costly and controversial website redesign.

The use of artificial intelligence to prepare court documents raises questions in the legal profession about its use and misuse in the industry.

Madelaine Chiam (La Trobe Univ. - Law) & Alison Duxbury (Univ. of Melbourne - Law) have published Australia in the International Legal System: From Empire to the Contemporary World (Hart Publishing 2025). The table of contents is here. Here's the abstract: What impact has Australia had on international law and what is its significance in terms of its participation in the transnational legal system? This collection of essays delves into the history of Australia's interactions with international law and considers how its people have shaped international law. It explores key issues such as the country's imperial and settler past. It assesses how Australians have contributed to key institutions such as the ICJ, the UN and the British Commonwealth. It gives a fascinating insight into international law's impact on a domestic legal system and the complex and multifaceted nature of that relationship. Scholars from across the international spectrum, whether in the field of law, politics or history, will welcome this erudite and engaging work.      

Two federal judges admitted in response to an inquiry by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley that members of their staff used artificial intelligence to help prepare recent court orders that Grassley called "error-ridden."

Studies show widespread errors in AI-generated work, as employers fail to train staff properly