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Another judge overturns decision for uncritical copying and pasting
Courts 2025-01-08 12:10 pm By Cindy Cameronne

In the latest case of a ruling being reversed for copying and pasting, a judge has quashed the AAT’s decision to cancel a student visa for failing to bring an independent mind to the issues.

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Last innings for retiring appeal judge who ‘leaves a great legacy’
Courts 2024-12-20 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Retiring NSW Court of Appeal judge Richard White has been praised for his legal prowess and passion for cricket in a farewell ceremony attended by Sydney’s legal luminaries.

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Justice Richard Niall appointed to lead Victorian Supreme Court
Courts 2024-12-17 11:25 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Appeals court judge Richard Niall has been appointed to lead the Supreme Court of Victoria, following the retirement of Chief Justice Anne Ferguson.

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Federal Court gets boost with eight new appointments to the bench
Courts 2024-12-06 11:58 pm By Andy Sidler

A Supreme Court judge, a university head, a competition law specialist and a defamation expert are among eight new appointments to the Federal Court announced Friday.

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Silk, federal judge appointed to Tasmania Supreme Court
People In The News 2024-12-04 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A top silk and a federal judge have been appointed to the Supreme Court of Tasmania, filling the vacancies created by the retirement of Chief Justice Alan Blow and the resignation of Justice Gregory Geason.

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‘Crushing’ workloads a pressure point for judicial independence: report
Courts 2024-12-02 3:05 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Oppressive workloads and underresourced courts are pressure points for judicial independence, and more investment in the judiciary is needed, says a paper released by the peak body for judges.

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High Court asked to decide when a judge’s copying and pasting crosses a line
Courts 2024-11-29 11:22 pm By Sam Matthews

The High Court has been asked to weigh in on when a judge’s copying and pasting from submissions in a judgment crosses a line, a critical issue given the “systemic issues of resourcing” in Australian courts.

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Bubble tea chain Chatime fined for underpaying staff
Employment 2024-11-26 11:59 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Bubble tea chain Chatime Australia and its managing director have been fined $132,480 for underpaying employees in its Melbourne and Sydney stores by more than $160,000.

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Lawyers in NSW can’t use AI to generate affidavits, witness statements, court says
Courts 2024-11-22 11:03 pm By Andy Sidler

The New South Wales Supreme Court has issued new guidelines barring practitioners from using AI in the preparation of affidavits and witness statements, warning it risks “diluting” or “embellishing” a person’s own knowledge. 

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Top silk to join NSW Supreme Court
Business of Law 2024-11-21 3:03 pm By Sam Matthews

A top barrister known for work in commercial disputes and class actions has joined the bench of the NSW Supreme Court. 

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