Latest High Court of Australia

Big Law • 19 April 2024 • ByLauren CroftThe High Court recently heard a challenge to the Australian...

The High Court recently heard a challenge to the Australian government’s continued detention of refugees and asylum...

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Big Law • 12 February 2024 • ByNaomi NeilsonFather of alleged Pell victim wins High Court loophole fight

In a “monumental” decision, the High Court has thrown out the Catholic Church’s bid to avoid paying damages to the...

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Big Law • 07 February 2024 • ByLauren CroftAWL appoints High Court judge as new patron

Australian Women Lawyers (AWL) has appointed its fourth patron: a High Court of Australia judge, who will replace...

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Big Law • 03 November 2023 • ByNaomi NeilsonPrecedent set for child sexual abuse victims

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse will face one less barrier to compensation following a landmark High Court...

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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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