Court’s ruling that native title is ‘property’ is a victory for common sense
The High Court’s decision in Commonwealth v Yunupingu is a victory for common sense and the rule of law in this country.
The Spectator Australia6d
The failure of Family Law reform in Australia
John Stapleton spent a quarter of a century working as a general news reporter for two of Australia’s leading mastheads, The ...
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 ...
LiveLaw13d
Doctrine Of 'Forum Non-Conveniens' And Tort Claims: A Comparative Analysis Between India And United States
Understanding the Doctrine of Forum Non ConveniensThe common law doctrine of 'forum non-conveniens' is a latin term for ...
The Australian Financial Review5d
High Court expands native title rights in historic ruling
The High Court has paved the way for Indigenous ... of native title would “destroy that equality [of Australian citizens before the law] and perpetuate its own form of injustice”.
Commonwealth loses High Court battle in landmark native title compensation claim over Gove Peninsula
East Arnhem Land have had a significant victory in the High Court against the Commonwealth in a landmark native title ...
Once common Aussie bird among 21 new species facing extinction: ‘Decade of vandalism'
Australia has some of the most diverse plants and animals in the world. Overnight, 21 of those species were added to the ...
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.
Townsville Bulletin5d
Townsville cyclist sues BMW driver for alleged serious damages
A cyclist left badly injured after he was allegedly struck by a motorist in a black BMW in the Townsville CBD has enlisted the services of a top-notch legal firm to pursue damages, including the cost ...