Can the Crown intentionally cause harm in ‘good faith’?
Expanded statutory protections may shield the Government from liability for loss it knowingly causes, raising questions about the limits of ‘good faith’.
Is the new Administrative Review Tribunal ‘match fit’ for the next test?
Terry Carney, a former member of the AAT who considered early robodebt decisions and advocated for reform, delivers his prognosis on the new ART.
‘AI doesn’t make decisions’: The real Robodebt culprit
There’s no AI in Robodebt, only bad decisions by humans, says a leading researcher, and AI can be a useful tool in government decision making….
Direction 99: A new era in fairness for non-citizens or much of the same?
Direction 99 deals with character matters relating to non-citizens and aims to provide fairness to those with criminal records. However there are still shortcomings.
The human in the loop: Machines and administrative functions
Prompted by a growth in complaints traced to technology use, the Ombudsman reports on challenges that arise when governments use technology.
Federal Court: June 2021
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER and ANTHONY LO SURDO SC
Federal Court: May 2021
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER and ANTHONY LO SURDO SC
Federal Court: April 2021
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER and ANTHONY LO SURDO SC
Federal Court: March 2021
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER and ANTHONY LO SURDO SC
Federal Court: February 2021
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER and ANTHONY LO SURDO SC
Federal Court: December 2020
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By THERESA POWER and ANTHONY LO SURDO SC