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Roxanne Tickle’s win in the federal court is a historic victory for transgender women

It’s been a case closely watched by the transgender community and legal minds alike. Today in the Federal Court of Australia, a judge ruled in favour of trans woman Roxanne Tickle in her anti-discrimination case against a social media app.

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Ex-Lib ordered to fly in for Pesutto's defamation trial

A former Victorian Liberal MP-turned-educator in the UK must return to Australia to give evidence in a defamation trial brought against his former boss.

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Sri Lankan govt defends ex-diplomat after 'slave-like' exploitation case

Human rights lawyer says Canberra case 'tip of the iceberg'.

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Police Cannot Seize Property Indefinitely After an Arrest, Federal Court Rules

Many circuit courts have said that law enforcement can hold your property for as long as they want. D.C.’s high court decided last week that’s unconstitutional.

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'Slave-like': Former senior diplomat ordered to pay worker over $500,000

House-bound 'domestic servant' paid less than 65c an hour for years.

The Canberra Times

Immunity 'dilemma' for High Court over judge's error

The High Court is facing the "exquisite dilemma" of deciding whether the benefits of wide judicial immunity outweigh the potential harm to wronged individuals.

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No change to judges' immunity urged despite 'rare case'

The High Court is hearing arguments on judges' immunity from being sued and if a man traumatised behind bars after being wrongly jailed is entitled to damages.

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Buttrose optimistic over journalism's push for truth

The intersection between media and the law has been dissected by former ABC chair Ita Buttrose and a Federal Court Justice at an annual conference.

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'Bad faith': Fortescue spars with rival over spying

Fortescue has vehemently rejected claims it had "unclean hands" after surveilling former employees accused of stealing confidential green iron trade secrets.

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'Culturally harmful': Hawks alleged racism claims aired

Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.

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Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court

AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.

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Firm digs in for fight over 'Fortescue secrets' theft

A firm accused of stealing Fortescue's trade secrets is challenging an "unduly extensive" order for the seizure of items from its premises and directors' homes.

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Former Hawks take racism complaint to Federal Court

AFL premiership star Cyril Rioli is the lead applicant in Federal Court documents lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.

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Federal Court finds insufficient evidence Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. What does the science say?

A major Federal Court class action has been dismissed this week after Justice Michael Lee ruled there was not enough evidence to prove the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer.

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Farmers roundly welcome weedkiller court decision

Farming groups have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that popular herbicide Roundup cannot be proven to cause cancer as lawyers ponder a possible appeal.

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Roundup class action loss a 'win for farmers': Bayer

The makers of Roundup have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that the popular herbicide cannot be proven to cause cancer.

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Florida Man Sentenced To Prison For Airbnb Fraud Scheme

Florida man sentenced to over 4 years for wire fraud and defrauding landlords and pandemic-relief program in Manhattan federal court.

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Federal Court Blocks Biden's Income-Based Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The SAVE plan would have dramatically reduced the amount borrowers were required to pay back before receiving forgiveness—and cost taxpayers almost $500 billion over the next decade.

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Court hits CFMEU with worksite protest restrictions

The Federal Court has placed restrictions on CFMEU workers at Cross River Rail worksites across Brisbane after industrial action flared.

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CFMEU fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite

The embattled union representing construction workers has had fines totalling $168,000 imposed by a court over "thuggish" bullying against safety inspectors.

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Court dismisses allegations hospital tried to silence doctor

Doctor alleged hospital took adverse actions against her.

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Aboriginal legal agency sacking breached Fair Work Act

The Federal Court has found Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency unfairly dismissed its former chief executive, as it faces serious financial concerns.

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Bruce Lehrmann Ordered To Cough Up $2M To Channel 10 Following Defamation Lawsuit

Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay Network 10 $2 million in legal fees for his failed defamation case.

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Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle

A four- to five-week trial has been set down for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' high-profile defamation lawsuit against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is facing a Federal Court challenge over the potential impact on the Great Barrier Reef of extending coal mines in NSW.

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