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.
Harman obligation
Federal Court: February 2026
A whistleblowing bid forced the Court to examine the tension between litigation‑imposed confidentiality and public interest disclosure protections.
Regulators’ investigatory powers and the Harman obligation not to disclose
A recent High Court decision clarifies the Commissioner of Taxation’s power to require the production of documents, and the later use of those items. By…