The Court revisited the Kable doctrine and struck down an ancient law, highlighting the cost of legislative inertia and delayed statutory reform.
By Gad Coffie - 2 min read
A seismic judgment finds Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ unlawful, highlighting his constitutional limits and foreshadowing future challenges in international trade law.
By Dr Jemimah Roberts and Dr Catherine Gascoigne - 2 min read
Judicial scepticism, fractured reasoning and shifting tests marked 2025, leaving the implied freedom’s coherence and future direction in question.
By Dr Jemimah Roberts and Dr Shireen Morris - 1 min read
The ART’s court-like features raise constitutional questions. This competition-winning essay discusses why it remains an executive body, not a court.
By Anthony Ma - 8 min read
A detailed examination of Australia’s sweeping campaign finance overhaul—its legal mechanics, constitutional risks and practical implications.
By Graeme Orr - 1 min read
Commonwealth v Yunupingu has exploded native title doctrine. Understand the context and reasoning behind the watershed decision.
By Tony Denholder and William Simons - 2 min read
The Judiciary and Parliament continue to clash on the latter’s power to punish which is vested exclusively with the courts.
By Emily Hammond - 2 min read
As Australia prepares to vote on the Voice, University of Sydney Law School experts examine constitutional and administrative law issues raised in relation to the…
By Elisa Arcioni and Andrew Edgar - 2 min read
The High Court in Alexander v Minister for Home Affairs found that certain provisions in citizenship-stripping laws were partially invalid.
By Sangeetha Pillai - 2 min read
The election has been called for 21 May. But suppose it wasn’t. We consider a hypothetical situation where a Prime Minister sought to unconstitutionally govern…
By Dane Luo - 2 min read
A fascinating look at the High Court’s ruling on Clive Palmer’s challenge to the WA border closures.
By Dr David J. Townsend - 3 min read
A fascinating look at the very public US Supreme Court appointment process & how it compares with the very private process for our High Court.
By Professor Helen Irving - 3 min read