Federal Court

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
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