AI in Law in Australia....

With the ongoing miseries of AI, an Australian barrister has apologised after filing fake quotes and fabricated case citations generated by AI in a Melbourne murder trial. Defence lawyer Rishi Nathwani KC admitted “full responsibility” after the submissions contained fictitious references, including made-up Supreme Court judgments and legislative quotes. The errors delayed proceedings by 24 hours before Justice James Elliott acquitted the teenage defendant on mental impairment grounds. Elliott condemned the lapse, stressing courts must rely on accurate submissions, and reminded counsel that AI use is unacceptable unless independently and thoroughly verified.

Friday, 15 August, 2025