Commissioner Update – December 2024
This edition includes our statement on the use of AI, ensuring a proper basis for any claim of client legal privilege – and more.
Office closure
End of year office closure
Our office will be closed to the public from 3pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024, and will reopen at 9am on Monday 6 January 2025. However, we will be available to take phone calls and respond to enquiries from Thursday 2 January 2025.
If you require urgent legal assistance/representation, you can use the Law Institute of Victoria’s lawyer referral service or contact Victoria Legal Aid. More information can be found on our 'Contact Us' page.
News and media updates
Statement on the use of artificial intelligence in Australian legal practice
A collaborative statement to the profession on the responsible and ethical use of AI.
Warning of increase in impersonation scams targeting law practice bank accounts
The goal of the scam is to get enough information from the lawyer to steal money from the law practice’s trust accounts.