Federal Court

Class action launched against Torrens University over underpayments

A new class action will target Torrens University over alleged underpayment of casual academics, potentially covering...

22 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

‘Savoured every moment of a long and productive life’: Remembering the Honourable William Gummow AC

A former justice of the High Court of Australia has passed away, with several legal bodies commemorating his service to...

21 September 2026

By Matthew Taylor

Fortescue third to appeal against Federal Court’s native title compensation ruling

Further to the Federal Court’s landmark compensation ruling earlier this year, Fortescue Mining has joined the...

21 September 2026

By Amelia McNamara

Federal Court refers lawyer to 2 disciplinary boards

Concerned about the circumstances in which an elderly woman came to bring proceedings against her superannuation...

17 September 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Discontinued racial discrimination lawsuit a win for political expression, newsreader says

In what was lauded as a win for freedom of political expression, proceedings filed against an SBS newsreader for social...

14 September 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Courts, academics to discuss AI taking on judicial tasks

A roundtable will bring together representatives from courts and tribunals across the country, including the Federal...

10 September 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Federal Court refuses to silence Justice Lee on Lehrmann decision

A witness from Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial tried to prevent Justice Michael Lee from speaking about his...

07 September 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Federal Court to review self-represented litigants

The relationship between the Federal Court and unrepresented litigants will be tested as part of a strategic...

24 August 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Federal Court admits to underpaying 248 employees

The Federal Court of Australia said it is paying outstanding entitlements to 152 former and 96 current casual staff.

18 August 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Guy Sebastian settles Federal Court dispute with former manager

Federal Court proceedings filed by Guy Sebastian against his former manager have now settled, with the latter taking...

13 August 2026

By Naomi Neilson

‘Lack of uniformity’: Courts, tribunals have an AI consistency problem

As courts and tribunals across Australia grapple with artificial intelligence, there remains a “lack of uniformity”...

10 August 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Billionaire’s bid to sideline judge, stop criminal case falls flat

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer’s bid to derail criminal proceedings has fallen short, as have his attempts to have a...

10 August 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Fraud and racism claims made by struck-off solicitor

Rolled up in his attempt to dodge a bankruptcy order, a solicitor disciplined for professional misconduct tried to have...

06 August 2026

By Naomi Neilson

NT judge to face discrimination, sexual harassment complaint

A former judge of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory failed to have the Federal Court toss out a complaint by...

06 August 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Domino’s bites back at $10m costs bill after class action defeat

Domino’s tried to avoid paying around $10 million in legal costs after its loss in a Federal Court underpayment class...

06 August 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Whistleblower alleges Services Australia threatened her over robodebt involvement

A Services Australia staff member alleged she suffered mistreatment due to her participation in the robodebt royal...

26 July 2026

By Naomi Neilson

COVID-19 vaccine class action still falls short, Commonwealth argues

Fresh material filed in the COVID-19 vaccine class action may be more polished than its previous five attempts, but it...

27 July 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Jackie O seeks co-host’s evidence in termination fight

Jacqueline Henderson has fought for the right to use affidavits prepared by her former co-host, Kyle Sandilands, and...

27 July 2026

By Naomi Neilson and Carlos Tse

Top casino lawyer challenges findings on disclosure duties

Star’s top legal officer has appealed against a major Federal Court judgment that criticised how she handled money...

21 July 2026

By Naomi Neilson

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra wins adverse action fight over Gaza comments

The Federal Court rejected a concert pianist’s Fair Work claim against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over...

13 July 2026

By Naomi Neilson and Amelia McNamara