Chief Justice Debbie Mortimer

Federal Court flags AI practice note

The Federal Court has said it would likely follow in the footsteps of other courts by establishing guidelines or a...

31 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Livestreaming may turn judges, counsel into entertainment, Chief Justice warns

While cautioning against the pitfalls of livestreaming, Chief Justice Debra Mortimer said that inviting the public into...

10 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Public cannot have every ‘juicy’ detail, Chief Justice says

In defence of suppression orders, Chief Justice Debbie Mortimer of the Federal Court has said the media and community...

13 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson