In a landmark ruling, the High Court has held the federal government must compensate Indigenous people in north-east Arnhem Land for mining operations, finding the government cannot escape its constitutional obligation to acquire property on ‘just terms’. The Commonwealth challenged a May 2023 Full Court decision finding it must compensate the Gumatj Clan or Estate…
The NSW Labor Party has agreed to drop its case against law firm Holding Redlich for providing allegedly negligent advice over a $100,000 illegal cash donation delivered in an Aldi shopping bag.
A Melbourne doctor who was not allowed to work from home following an injury has lost his disability discrimination suit against his former employer, and was ordered to pay over $570,000 to the practice for his absences.
Seven Network has resolved a lawsuit brought by game show host and news presenter Simon Reeve seeking compensation and pecuniary penalties after his sudden dismissal in June during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Game show host and news presenter Simon Reeve is suing the Seven Network for breach of contract, seeking compensation and pecuniary penalties after his sudden dismissal in June during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.