Federal Court: March 2026
Recent decisions discuss the Hearne v Street obligation and the strict expectations on independence, representation and procedural fairness in complex litigation.
Recent decisions discuss the Hearne v Street obligation and the strict expectations on independence, representation and procedural fairness in complex litigation.
The Federal Court discusses time extension applications for liquidators and the fragmentation of criminal proceedings by civil proceedings.
A solicitor’s dual role as advocate and creditor led to a miscarriage of justice and discussion of the Court’s inherent power to protect fairness.
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
Barrister and long-time LSJ contributor, 15 February 1952 – 22 November 2015.
The Full Federal Court has confirmed there is no requirement that a “public benevolent institution” must provide relief directly to those in need. By MARK…