Should you be allowed to sue a judge? The High Court says no
Judges in Australian courtrooms have a lot of power. They can decide on someone’s guilt and the punishment for it, including ...
Power to the people: a new book reveals the true story of how Australian democracy works
With sections on our parliament, our government and the Constitution, the book aims to delve deeper into all aspect of ...
All judges immune from lawsuits, High Court rules, sparing Vasta
Federal Circuit Court Judge Salvatore Vasta had been held personally liable for wrongly jailing a man during a divorce case.
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High Court decides no judge can be sued, even for false imprisonment
In a ruling handed down on Wednesday, the High Court overturned a Federal Court ruling that found Judge Vasta had exceeded his power and should ... The Queensland, South Australian and ...
Convicted double murderer to test Queensland 'no body, no parole' law in High Court challenge
A convicted killer will test the limits of Queensland's 'no body, no parole' law in the High Court today, after being denied his freedom because authorities say he won't reveal where they can find the ...