Can we come home now? Temporary Exclusion Orders Act raises serious constitutional concerns
PROFESSOR HELEN IRVING considers the prospect of a High Court challenge to the latest controversial counter terrorism laws.
Paradise Lost: Glencore loses High Court bid to extend legal professional privilege
Massive data breach leads the High Court to consider novel arguments on legal professional privilege in Glencore decision. By TALITHA FISHBURN.
The journalist, the warrant and the gatekeeper: is it time for more oversight?
In light of the recent federal police raids on journalists, BRADLEY DEAN considers whether it’s time to reassess the powers to grant search warrants.
Public servants all atwitter: High Court has its say on “free speech”
What employers and employees can learn from the much-hyped Comcare v Banerji judgment. By JACK DE FLAMINGH and DANIEL ARGYRIS.
Tread carefully in charging for non-professional work in the administration of estates
The fees solicitors charge in estate administration are increasingly coming before courts, writes LOUISE BROWN.
The ‘relevant insurer’ in the Motor Accident Injuries Act
Want to know more about the Motor Accident Injuries Act? BELINDA CASSIDY addresses some common areas of confusion in a new series of articles.
More e-conveyancing essentials for the modern property lawyer
Get the run down on some of the essential concepts of the mandated e-conveyancing scheme. By KYE TRAN-TSAI, CLAIRE MARTIN and BENJAMIN ADAMS.
Sharing personal information to fight fraud against the Commonwealth
An examination of the Commonwealth Crimes Act counter-fraud measures, one year on. By JENNY STATHIS
Foreign trusts and duty – it’s just not cricket
Careful attention required with foreign trusts and duty. By AMANDA TULLY
NCAT Appeal Panel taps off on the Gold Opal Card case
The end of the journey for the Gold Opal Card case. By STEPHEN MCKENZIE and EVA LU.
Federal Court: September 2019
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.