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.
Federal Court: April 2025
The Federal Court considers special circumstances against Anshun estoppel and public interest waiver in visa decisions.
Federal Government announces ‘game changing’ safeguards to protect migrant workers
Government commits to visa-based protections to empower migrants to leave abusive employers and enforce their labour rights.
The end of dual regulation for migration law practice
The significance of long-awaited reforms, bringing an end to dual regulation of immigration law practice.
High Court: December 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
High Court: May 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
High Court: April 2019
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
Cultural connections
Combining elements of his old and new homes underpins the success of Australia’s first practising Portuguese lawyer.
Shifting goalposts in Australia’s skilled migration program
On April 2017, the Government announced a major skilled migration reform implementation process that would start immediately and conclude in March 2018 when the subclass…
The latest from the Federal Court: November 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: September 2016
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.