Former High Court judge died aged 80 in Australia in December, with his lengthy career including sentencing of ‘King of Thieves’ Yip Kai-foon
Former High Court judge died aged 80 in Australia in December, with his lengthy career including sentencing of ‘King of ...
The High Court made a landmark decision on native title law. Here’s what it means
The High Court ruled the Gumatj Clan was eligible for compensation for mining on their land decades ago. It changes our ...
Former High Court judge Michael Kirby pens foreword to Dyson Heydon’s new book
Dyson Heydon, the former High Court judge facing numerous sexual harassment allegations, received glowing praise for his new ...
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Should you be allowed to sue a judge? The High Court says no
The High Court of Australia has now ruled that judges are immune from being sued for damages in every court and for all purposes. It is absolute, even if you have been falsely imprisoned.
Two corrupt ex-Victoria Police officers flag High Court fight to hide identities
Two former Victoria Police officers found to have engaged in corrupt conduct have flagged they plan to launch a High Court ...
Justice Michael Lee attends disgraced ex-judge Dyson Heydon’s book launch
Justice Lee, of Bruce Lehrmann trial fame, attended the launch of a new book by Dyson Heydon, who is the subject of numerous ...
London judge to rule on whether mining company is liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
A lawyer has argued in a London Court that global mining giant BHP should be held liable for Brazil’s worst environmental ...
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 ...
South Australian crime victims’ distress compounded hit by Australia’s worst court delays
South Australian crime victims are suffering greater distress from the country’s longest justice delays, advocates warn, amid ...
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Refurbished judges’ chambers open, boosting PNG’s access to justice
Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika today officially opened refurbished judges' chambers at the Supreme and National Court, ...