Federal Court

Federal Court takes issue with H&M’s secrecy orders
Major fashion retailer H&M has been criticised by the Federal Court of Australia for seeking to suppress details of...
29 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Court accepts HSBC’s ‘sincere’ apology for scam failures despite evidence gaps
The Federal Court has accepted a $35 million penalty to HSBC for its failure to protect customers from scammers, but it...
19 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Star’s senior lawyer fails to explain away misconduct, court finds
The conduct of Star’s most senior solicitor was “fundamentally inconsistent” with the standards expected of a...
18 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Commonwealth takes PFAS case to Federal Court
The federal government is seeking reparations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-related contamination...
02 June 2026
By Naomi Neilson
‘Unsatisfactory in context of what has been lost’: Mixed responses to landmark compensation ruling
Mining giant Fortescue has been ordered to pay Yindjibarndi native title holders a record $150 million for cultural...
20 May 2026
By Amelia McNamara
Compensation next step for shoppers deceived by Coles
A class action seeking compensation from Coles will press ahead after findings the supermarket giant misled shoppers...
15 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Credibility on trial in MacInnes v Wilson
At the heart of the defamation battle between Charlotte MacInnes and Rebel Wilson lies a formidable question: who will...
06 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
High Court turns away lawyer who overcharged client
A Gold Coast solicitor who “exorbitantly” overcharged an elderly client had his application for special leave to...
01 May 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Russian oligarch paying for defamation proceedings, Rebel Wilson claims
A leading defamation barrister was accused of “harassing” Rebel Wilson during a cross-examination that delved into...
29 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Rebel Wilson in courtroom showdown with leading silk
Rebel Wilson was accused of lying, making up stories, and giving self-serving evidence during a tense cross-examination...
29 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Shock jock argues alleged misconduct was contractually sanctioned
Kyle Sandilands’ legal team said he will likely concede to alleged misconduct but will argue it fell within the scope...
27 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
ASIC quietly ends dispute with Star’s non-executive directors
The financial services watchdog has quietly revealed it would bring an end to its dispute with Star Entertainment’s...
20 April 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Judge cautions silks over ‘aggressive’ cross-examinations
A senior judge has warned lawyers against descending into “aggressive and confrontational” cross-examination,...
17 March 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Federal Court releases practice note for self-represented litigants
The Federal Court of Australia has launched a practice note to support individuals appearing before the court without...
09 March 2026
By Grace Robbie
Coles exploits desire for discounts amid cost-of-living crisis, watchdog alleges
Supermarket giant Coles allegedly used its “Down Down” promotion to capitalise on shoppers who have been grappling...
17 February 2026
By Grace Robbie and Naomi Neilson
‘Not a hired gun’: Silks cautioned about ethics by Federal Court judge
A Federal Court judge encouraged barristers to question their client’s instructions and push back if it comes close...
13 February 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Apprehended bias: Tribunal’s ‘hostile tirade’ against lawyers
The Federal Court of Australia ruled that a decision of a senior member of the (now abolished) Administrative Appeals...
28 January 2026
By Sergio Zanotti Stagliorio
Tribunal criticised for blistering ‘tirade’ against law firm
The Federal Court overturned a visa decision due to the “scathing and hostile” criticisms a senior tribunal member...
27 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
Victoria Police search powers ‘invalid’, court finds
Days before the Invasion Day rally, the Federal Court found a declaration that would have allowed police to conduct...
23 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson
VicPol’s arguments for search powers ‘incorrect’, court told
The assistant commissioner of Victoria Police had a “misunderstanding of the law” when he authorised a six-month...
16 January 2026
By Naomi Neilson