Future criminal action in Lehrmann case a matter for DPP: ACT govt The ACT has noted the Federal Court's findings. The Canberra Times · Apr 15, 2024
FMG 'like kicking a dog when it's down', court hears Expert witnesses are giving evidence in the Federal Court case that will determine whether FMG should compensate Yindjibarndi people for mining on their land. AAP · Apr 11, 2024
Women's strip search case narrows to Qatar airport Five women's strip search case against Qatar Airways has fallen over but they are still pursuing its subsidiary that runs the airport. AAP · Apr 10, 2024
Software firm fires CEO, says $26m is still missing Melbourne-based software company Dubber has accused its former CEO and a third-party trustee of misappropriating $30 million with 26.6 million still missing. AAP · Apr 10, 2024
'Battlelines' drawn on sex ID in trans-rights lawsuit Roxanne Tickle lived as a woman for years before being banned from using a female-only app, a court has heard during a landmark trans-rights lawsuit. AAP · Apr 9, 2024
Defamation cases against Pesutto to be heard together Women suing Victoria's Liberal leader for defamation will have their cases heard together in a 15-day Federal Court trial in September. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
'Outback Wrangler' argues no duty of care in heli crash Lawyers for Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright have argued his role in a helicopter crash that killed a co-star didn't create any legal duty of care. AAP · Mar 22, 2024
AFL great Tredrea has unfair dismissal claim thrown out Channel Nine was entitled to fire broadcaster and former AFL star Warren Tredrea for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination, the Federal Court has ruled. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Lawyers to review EDO practices after Santos bungle A group of independent legal experts will review the practices at Australia's peak environmental litigation group, after a damning federal court finding. AAP · Mar 13, 2024
Gamil means no: Gomeroi call on Santos to leave Pilliga Gomeroi people are celebrating after the Federal Court ruled that Santos should not have been granted licences for coal seam gas mining in the Pilliga forest. AAP · Mar 8, 2024
Federal Court Rejects Texas's Argument that Illegal Migration Qualifies as "Invasion" [Updated to include link to the decision] The ruling has the most extensive discussion of the meaning of "invasion" in the Constitution ever included in a court decision. Reason · Mar 2, 2024
Ex-senator fights ruling on freedom of information case Former independent senator Rex Patrick is appealing a Federal Court decision over lengthy delays to his freedom of information requests. AAP · Feb 26, 2024
Unwilling deportee tests High Court detention ruling An immigration detainee is fighting for freedom after a decade but the Commonwealth is pushing to keep those who don't co-operate with authorities locked up. AAP · Feb 16, 2024
Warrant issued for man charged over deepfake images A man arrested for allegedly sending deepfake images to schools and sporting clubs has had more charges listed against him, and a warrant issued for his arrest. AAP · Feb 15, 2024
AAP · Feb 14, 2024 'Isolated' Wilkinson vindicated in legal fight with Ten Network Ten has been ordered to pay the legal costs for Lisa Wilkinson hiring her own legal representation in a defamation fight with Bruce Lehrmann.
AAP · Feb 13, 2024 Wilkinson begged Ten to say it approved Logies speech Lisa Wilkinson says she begged Network Ten to publicly admit it cleared her Logies acceptance speech that delayed Bruce Lehrmann's criminal trial for rape.
Reason · Feb 9, 2024 Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions Citizen Trump, political chalking, and rough business.
Top News · Feb 9, 2024 Malaysia's Highest Court Invalidates Shariah-Based State Laws Malaysia's top court strikes down Shariah-based state laws, sparking controversy as Islamists fear it could undermine religious courts nationwide.
Reason · Feb 2, 2024 Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions Legal phantoms, Frankenstein's monster, and a wrong-door SWAT raid.
AAP · Jan 22, 2024 Investment fund conman found dead on day of sentencing Kenneth Charles Grace has been found dead on the same day he was due to learn his fate for siphoning millions of dollars from clients into his own bank account.
Reason · Jan 19, 2024 Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions Instagram foxes, kosher Pickles, and maritime riches.
AAP · Jan 18, 2024 Ex-ref's third fumble as lawsuit against NRL booted An ex-rugby league referee who claimed he was criticised for his British accent and later dismissed has failed in his third attempt at suing his former bosses.
AAP · Jan 18, 2024 Warrant for hedge-fund fraudster after sentence no-show Kenneth Charles Grace is wanted for arrest after failing to appear in court over his role in a fund that collapsed, leaving $24 million unaccounted for.
Reason · Dec 29, 2023 Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions Brady violations, dual enrollments, and a West Coast conviction.
AAP · Dec 29, 2023 Lehrmann defamation judge orders YouTuber to face court A YouTuber who allegedly uploaded footage from Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial has been ordered to face court.