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Australia got off on a technicality for its climate inaction. But there are plenty more judgement days to come

This week, the Federal Court found the Australian government has no legal duty to protect Torres Strait Islanders from climate change. The ruling was disappointing, but it’s not the end of the matter.

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What does Australian law have to say about sovereign citizens and ‘pseudolaw’?

Armed with obscure legal jargon and fringe interpretations of the law, “sovereign citizens” are continuing to test the limits of the Australian justice system’s patience and power.

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Climate ruling exposes gap in government duty of care

Australian law needs to adapt, experts say after a court ruled the Commonwealth owes no duty of care to citizens on the front line of climate change.

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Federal Court rules Australian government doesn’t have a duty of care to protect Torres Strait Islanders from climate change

The Federal Court has handed down its long-awaited judgement in a four-year climate case brought by Torres Strait Islanders.

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Elders' legal bid to save homes, culture coming to end

The Federal Court is due to hand down a decision in the Australian Climate Case, brought by Torres Strait Islander Elders who fear for the future of their home.

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Oh what a peeling: Toyota to defend faulty paint claims

Australia's best-selling car brand Toyota will vigorously defend a class action suit over alleged defects in Corollas that caused paint to peel when in the sun.

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Shock jock sues radio network over doomed 'royal prank'

A radio host whose royal family-impersonating prank call led to the suicide of a nurse has alleged he was the "fall guy" for his employer's risky behaviour.

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Australian court rules ABC journalist unlawfully sacked over Gaza post

Public broadcaster issues apology after federal judge finds it sacked Antoinette Lattouf in response to an ‘orchestrated campaign by pro-Israel lobbyists’

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Antoinette Lattouf’s unfair dismissal win shows ABC must be more courageous in defending its journalists

Broadcast journalist Antoinette Lattouf was sacked by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for her political opinions concerning the war in Gaza, the Federal Court has found.

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Woodside’s North West Shelf gas extension is being challenged in the courts. Could it be stopped?

The controversial extension of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project off Western Australia faces two legal challenges. Both raise significant concerns about the validity of government approvals. One could even seek an injunction, preventing federal environment minister Murray Watt from making a final decision.

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Veteran takes last shot to overturn war crime findings

Disgraced special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has launched a last-ditch bid to overturn findings that he likely engaged in war crimes while on deployment.

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Rex offered more federal funds to support court bid

The Albanese government is offering another lifeline to Rex's administrators to support them in their court bid, but has made key demands in return.

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Couple sues tour operator over outback bus crash

Two passengers physically and emotionally injured in a fatal bus crash on a remote stretch of road are taking on a "anachronistic" compensation laws in the NT.

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Muslim preacher 'never' meant to insult 'vile' Jews

An Islamist preacher says he did not mean to insult Jews by calling them 'treacherous' after comparing Christmas greetings to congratulating someone for murder.

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Malaysian leader Anwar wins a reprieve in a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has won a reprieve in a civil suit accusing him of sexual misconduct, after a court approved his bid to suspend the trial due to start next week

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The Star cries poor, labels $400m fine a casino killer

The Star has said it will not survive being fined $400 million after admitting to lax anti-money laundering measures and courting high-risk gamblers.

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John Pesutto owes Moira Deeming $2.3m, but he doesn’t have it. Can former premiers be forced to pick up the tab?

Victorian MP Moira Deeming attracted headlines recently when news broke she’s intending to sue three former Liberal premiers, among other party figures.

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New challenge to Woodside's North West Shelf extension

A bid to protect sacred rock art has created a potential hurdle to Environment Minister Murray Watt's efforts to decide on a massive gas project's extension.

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What’s the obscure Australian online safety standard Elon Musk’s X is trying to dodge in court? An expert explains

In its most recent battle with authorities in Australia, X (formerly Twitter) has launched legal action in the Federal Court, seeking an exemption from a new safety standard aimed at preventing the spread of harmful material online.

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Qantas judge's corporate tip: 'Don't play us for fools'

A judge who will decide the penalty Qantas must pay for illegally sacking 1800 workers has warned the corporate world it must not "play the court for a fool".

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Roberts-Smith to take war crimes claims to High Court

Disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has vowed to head to the nation's highest court after he lost an appeal against findings that he engaged in war crimes.

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Musk takes on eSafety tsar in court over content duty

Outspoken billionaire Elon Musk's X Corp is mounting a Federal Court challenge against Australia's eSafety Commissioner.

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Women left waiting for share of $405m implant payout

A years-long wait for compensation continues for women injured from pelvic mesh implants with delays blamed on difficulty in obtaining medical records.

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'You owe me': text inflames veteran's bid for retrial

A tip-off to an investigative journalist who levelled war crime claims at a decorated veteran has raised eyebrows amid a push for a retrial.

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Luxe Listings company folds amid fiery co-creator feud

The entertainment company behind the hit reality series Luxe Listings is on the rocks as its co-founders continue their lengthy battle over their Amazon deal.

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