A High Court ruling could allow hundreds of former detainees to sue the government. A legal expert explains why
For decades, people were unlawfully held in indefinite immigration detention; the government could now face civil liability.
No compromise on advocate’s immunity
Advice leading to a settlement agreed between the parties is not generally protected by the immunity from suit. By MALCOLM CAMERON.
The latest from the High Court: May 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
When changes to the law affect rights under contract
The High Court confirms that the purpose of a contract and context in which it was reached are highly relevant to contractual interpretation. By PAUL…
High Court gives tick to asylum seeker processing and detention in Nauru
The Commonwealth has been substantially involved in establishing and running the immigration detention centre in Nauru. By ANDREW YUILE.
Civil penalties: everything old is new again
A court considering a civil penalty is therefore permitted to take into account submissions on agreed penalties or, in the case of a contested penalty…
Wills and estates: March 2016
Reporting and analysisof the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.
The latest from the High Court: March 2016
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
In memory of Thomas Victor Hurley
Barrister and long-time LSJ contributor, 15 February 1952 – 22 November 2015.
High Court considers state immunity and international pensions
Pension payments to former office holders of specialised agencies can be liable to Australian income tax. By STEPHEN TULLY.
High Court takes sentencing back to basics in The Queen v Pham
Sentencing principles must always be set out and carefully applied to the current case. Statistics from other jurisdictions may serve as a helpful yardstick but…