Migration Bill creates ‘criminal’ offence for non-citizens
The Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024 proposes broad powers for the Minister and creates criminal offences. This will have significant implications for…
The acquittal of Cardinal George Pell
On 7 April 2020, the High Court upheld Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against conviction and acquitted him of five sexual offences.
High Court: December 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
High Court: November 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
Making history in the High Court
The High Court of Australia has a majority of women justices for the first time. Here’s why that matters.
High Court: October 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
High Court: July 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
High Court rules on what constitutes ‘breakdown’ of a de facto relationship
The High Court held the objective conduct of the parties needs to be examined when determining whether a de facto relationship has broken down.
High Court: June 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. BY DR MICHELLE SHARPE
The constitutional challenge to end the COVID border closures
Expert analysis of Clive Palmer’s High Court challenge to Western Australia’s border closures in response to coronavirus.
High Court soothes holiday disappointment in Moore v Scenic Tours
The keenly anticipated High Court decision in Moore v Scenic Tours Pty Ltd clarifies that mere injured feelings are not personal injury.