Defence lawyers and the Law Council of Australia argue that the High Court must examine whether the AN0M app, used in Operation Ironside, set a dangerous precedent.

The 2024 Law Council of Australia Gala Dinner celebrated the year’s achievements and legal advocacy, with speeches from key figures including President Greg McIntyre SC, Governor-General Sam Mostyn AC, and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC MP. Highlights included the announcement of an $800 million funding boost for legal assistance, the presentation of the President’s Award to solicitor Peter O’Brien, and the awarding of the John Koowarta Scholarship to law student Christine Conn.