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. AAP · Jul 19, 2024
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. AAP · Jul 18, 2024
Court dismisses allegations hospital tried to silence doctor Doctor alleged hospital took adverse actions against her. The Canberra Times · Jun 30, 2024
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. AAP · Jun 27, 2024
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. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 27, 2024
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. AAP · Jun 26, 2024
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. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
Federal Court Rules 3 of 11 Plaintiff States Have Standing to Challenge Biden's New Student Loan Forgiveness Program The decision allows the lawsuit to proceed, albeit with fewer plaintiffs. Reason · Jun 12, 2024
Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage Bruce Lehrmann is facing claims for almost $20,000 to cover damage and rental loss from the owner of a luxury property in Sydney. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
Texas Public Library Can't Remove Books About 'Butts and Farts,' Federal Judge Says The court ruled that it is unconstitutional for officials to remove library books with the "intent to deprive patrons of access to ideas with which they disagree." Reason · Jun 10, 2024
Advocate given second chance in robodebt document fight Human rights activist Justin Warren has won an appeal in a long-running legal battle to access documents behind the botched robodebt scheme. AAP · Jun 7, 2024
Australia's Esafety Commissioner Drops Case Against X Corp eSafety Commissioner drops Federal Court case against X Corp over stabbing video, citing cost. Legal action continues in Administrative Appeals Tribunal. E... Top News · Jun 5, 2024
Elon Musk says he won a battle for free speech in court, but it won’t stop the war for social media regulation Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has dropped its Federal Court case against X relating to tweets distributing the footage of the Wakeley church stabbing. The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024
Australian online watchdog drops court case against X over stabbing video Australia’s online safety watchdog has dropped her Federal Court case aimed at forcing X Corp. to take down a video of a Sydney bishop being stabbed The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 'Untenable': judge tosses $1m Latitude privacy lawsuit A privacy lawsuit filed against financial service firm Latitude over a data breach has been dumped after a judge ruled the case had little chance of success.
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 X labels eSafety church case drop a win for free speech Elon Musk's X has warned of legal powers used to censor speech after the eSafety Commissioner dropped a court battle over videos of a Sydney church stabbing.
Pedestrian.tv · May 31, 2024 Bruce Lehrmann Returns To Lion’s Den, Lodges Appeal Against His Channel 10 Defamation Loss Bruce Lehrmann has filed for an appeal against his historic defamation defeat in April. He will be representing himself.
The Canberra Times · May 30, 2024 More details from Wilkinson's multi-million dollar legal bill And what a top defamation silk charges for a day in court.
AAP · May 20, 2024 Reynolds and Higgins defamation case peace talks halted Senator Linda Reynolds says she is disappointed mediation talks with Brittany Higgins over allegedly defamatory social media posts have not ended the matter.
AAP · May 17, 2024 Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister The United Firefighters Union has lost its Federal Court bid after a judge found Victoria's attorney-general did not coerce Fire Rescue Victoria.
AAP · May 16, 2024 Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects The full bench of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by campaigners related to how the federal environment minister considers fossil fuel projects.
Reason · May 10, 2024 Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions Firearm privacy, trial transcripts, and a Good Samaritan.
Reason · May 7, 2024 Federal Court Rules Laws Restricting Interstate Travel for Abortion Violate the Right to Travel The decision addresses an important issue left open by the Supreme Court's decision reversing Roe v. Wade.
Reason · May 3, 2024 Are State Law Climate Change Tort Suits Preempted by Federal Law? A recent panel discussion on whether state and local suits against fossil fuel producers are preempted by federal law (and my arguments for why the answer is "no, they are not").
AAP · May 1, 2024 AFL club accused of 'oppressive' board electoral system Businessman Peter Lawrence has taken Melbourne FC to the Federal Court over claims its board election system is oppressive to non-preferred candidates.