Latest High Court of Australia

The Bar • 23 October 2023 • ByLauren CroftChief Justice Kiefel farewells the High Court

The first female Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia has farewelled the bench in a ceremonial sitting.

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The Bar • 23 October 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyJagot J: ‘Work hours matter’ in addressing burnout

High Court Justice Jayne Jagot says a “critical look” at the culture of legal workplaces is paramount if the scourge...

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Big Law • 19 October 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonElectric vehicle tax invalid under Constitution, High Court finds

Victorian owners of electric vehicles successfully persuaded a full bench of the High Court that a tax imposed on the...

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Big Law • 13 September 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonFired workers secure ‘fairy tale win’ over Qantas in High Court

Thousands of former Qantas workers can now seek compensation from the major airline after it failed to overturn a...

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Big Law • 26 August 2023 • ByLawyers WeeklyExistential crises and a new Chief Justice: What’s hot in law this...

The 14th Chief Justice of the High Court has been named and the legal profession has seen some fascinating court...

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Big Law • 24 August 2023 • ByLauren CroftGageler will bring a ‘wealth of experience’ as High Court CJ, say...

Legal bodies and organisations across the country have congratulated the new Chief Justice of the High Court and paid...

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The Bar • 22 August 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyStephen Gageler named as new High Court Chief Justice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus have appointed the 14th Chief Justice of the High...

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Big Law • 12 August 2023 • ByLawyers WeeklySalary consternation and Drumgold’s future in question: What’s hot...

From smaller pay rises to the ongoing gender pay gap, money remains front of mind for lawyers. Meanwhile, the Sofronoff...

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Big Law • 04 July 2023 • ByNaomi Neilson‘Sorry business’: Former client of EY Law receives settlement

A former client of Ernst & Young has received a settlement following a decade-long dispute with the firm.

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Big Law • 24 June 2023 • ByJerome DoraisamyA jam-packed week of legal news pre-EOFY: What’s hot in law this...

This past week has seen a fascinating insight into high-profile defamation trials and the strategies to tackle alleged...

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