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Federal Court upholds litigation privilege in Mitsubishi class action
The Federal Court dismissed an interlocutory application in a class action against Mitsubishi Motors, ruling that certain ...
Landmark High Court case paves the way for $700 million native title claim
The court’s ruling on Wednesday exposes the federal government to compensation claims over land in the Northern Territory.
Australia regulator takes largest pension fund to court over death benefit claims delay
Australia's securities watchdog is suing the country's largest pension fund for delays in processing claims tied to deceased members, following a similar lawsuit against another superannuation fund ...
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High Court dismisses Commonwealth appeal in Native Title ruling that is expected to have massive financial impacts for the Federal Government
The Court dismissed the Commonwealth’s appeal against a 2023 Federal Court decision ... not just of themselves but of their place in Australia. “It’s a judgement that respects the rights ...
Commonwealth loses High Court appeal of landmark native title compensation claim in North Arnhem Land
Australia’s highest court has upheld a decision finding traditional owners from North East Arnhem Land are entitled to some $700m in compensation over the destruction of their land due to bauxite ...