High Court provides guidance on class action waiver clauses
Recent High Court decision has confirmed that a class action waiver clause in the Ruby Princess class action was an unfair term under the ACL.Snapshot…
The impact of the ICJ’s advisory opinions in international disputes
This article was the winning entry in the inaugural NSW Young Lawyers International Law Essay Competition. The competition aims to foster academic legal writing and…
Shifting legal paradigms: Landmark decision in NZYQ v Minister for Immigration
Recent High Court decision found indefinite detention is unlawful. The decision has significant implications for immigration law and human rights.Snapshot A recent High Court decision…
Duty of care to comply with work, health and safety requirements
Recent District Court decision examines the primary duties of an organisation and PCBU pursuant to work health and safety legislation. Penalties will increase from 1…
Permanent stays: A fair trial need not be a perfect trial
Recent High Court decision found the mere passage of time does not provide a sufficient basis to permanently stay certain child abuse claims.Snapshot The High…
Environment and Planning Law update 2023
Recent environment and planning law decisions examining court-approved development applications, Interim Heritage Orders and more.Recent decisions handed down by the Land and Environment Court demonstrate…
Federal Court: December 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By VINCCI CHAN AND DR DAVID J TOWNSEND.Key decisions Elliot-Carde v McDonald’s Australia Limited [2023] FCAFC…
Criminal law: December 2023
Reporting and analysis of the most recent notable decisions of the NSWSC and NSWCCA. By THOMAS SPOHR.Key decisions Mattiussi v R [2023] NSWCCA 289 R v…
Elder law & succession: December 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.Key decisions Perpetual Trustee Company Ltd v…
Federal Court: November 2023
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By MICHAEL MORGANKey decisions Harper v Gold Coast Pistol Club Limited [2023] FCAFC 165 PRACTICE…
Last minute preparation for the unfair contract terms reforms
From 9 November 2023, changes under the unfair contract terms regime will come into effect. Businesses should review their existing contracts to ensure compliance with…