Landmark High Court case paves the way for $700 million native title claim
The court’s ruling on Wednesday exposes the federal government to a raft of compensation claims over land in the Northern ...
High Court rules in favour of Gumatj in Commonwealth appeal of Yunupingu case
The decision could potentially pave the way for millions of dollars in compensation for mining on the Gove peninsula without ...
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Appointment To Federal Court Of Australia 7 March
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Graeme Hill SC as a Judge of the Federal Court.Mr Hill will commence on 2 April 2025.Mr Hill was ...
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 ...
High Court dismisses Commonwealth appeal in Native Title ruling that is expected to have massive financial impacts for the Federal Government
The High Court has upheld a Native Title decision launched by the late Indigenous leader Yunupingu that is expected to have ...
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Company breached Fair Work Act by denying union official’s entry into premises: Federal Court
The Federal Court found that a construction contractor contravened s. 501 of the Fair Work Act 2009 by preventing the entry ...
Landmark High Court Ruling Paves Way For $700M In Compensation To Gumatj People
The decision supports the Gumatj clan's rights to their land, allowing them to seek compensation for land taken by a mining company in 1968.
Teal independents ‘vastly improved’ Australian political discourse: Simon Holmes a Court
Founder of Climate 200 Simon Holmes a Court says independents have “vastly improved” the tone and quality of Australia’s ...
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The federal government’s failure to deliver on welfare debt reform
Despite the findings of the robodebt royal commission, the government is yet to put a time limit on the pursuit of historic ...
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New Appointments to Federal Circuit, Family Court
I am pleased to announce the following judicial appointments.Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) (Division 1)The Hon Judge Anna ...
High Court expands native title rights in historic ruling
The High Court unanimously ruled that the extinguishment of native title rights should attract compensation under “just terms ...
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Northern Star wins court approval for De Grey acquisition
The Federal Court of Australia has approved Northern Star’s proposed acquisition of De Grey Mining announced in December last ...