FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 21 | History Defined

Federal health department sues online vape shop amid wider crackdown

The Department of Health has dragged an online vape shop to the federal court, alleging the company broke drug laws by selling nicotine products.

The New Daily · Jul 26, 2022

Kurtjar win native title claim in Qld

The Federal Court has recognised the Kurtjar People as holding native title over 1.2 million hectares in Queensland's Gulf Country.

AAP · Jul 26, 2022

Independent review found SafeWork SA's investigation on Gayle Woodford's death was thorough

A former Federal Court Judge finds SafeWork SA's investigation into the death of murdered outback nurse Gayle Woodford was adequate but communication with her family could be better.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

$26m Uber fine excessive, judge believes

A Federal Court justice believes an agreed $26 million fine for Uber over its misleading conduct is excessive.

AAP · Jul 25, 2022

NDIS commission's civil action against Integrity Care over death of Ann Marie Smith is delayed

A Federal Court action launched against the company responsible for caring for Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith, who died in alleged neglect, has been delayed.

ABC News · Jul 24, 2022

Ben Roberts-Smith legal counsel says witnesses who gave evidence against the war veteran are liars

Witnesses against Ben Roberts-Smith in his long-running defamation case are "liars, perjurers and gossips", a barrister tells the Federal Court in his closing address.

ABC News · Jul 22, 2022

Asylum seeker Mostafa Azimitabar sues federal government for detaining him in Melbourne hotels

An Iranian asylum seeker locked up in two Melbourne hotels for more than a year has described the experience as "torture" and is challenging the federal government's decision to detain him.

ABC News · Jul 19, 2022

Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial told SAS ignored 'breaches of the laws of war'

A barrister for Nine Entertainment tells the Federal Court that SAS soldiers "were willing to turn a blind eye" over allegations two Afghan men were executed during a mission in 2009.

ABC News · Jul 19, 2022

Officeworks underpaid staff, says union

Officeworks staff were forced to work excessive hours without being paid overtime, the retail union has claimed in a new Federal Court lawsuit.

AAP · Jul 18, 2022

Descendants bikie brothers face deportation to New Zealand after losing Federal Court appeal

Two founding members of the outlawed motorcycle group the Descendants face being deported after losing a bid to stop the cancellation of their visas.

ABC News · Jul 15, 2022