The Latest Breaking News from Federal Court

ACCC to pay Google costs as case dismissed

The consumer watchdog accused online giant Google of misleading consumers, but a judge has ruled information was presented if people bothered to read it.

AAP · Dec 9, 2022

ACCC wins 'cartel' case against steelmaker BlueScope in Federal Court

A Federal Court justice backs a claim by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission that BlueScope and a former manager engaged in “cartel conduct” over the supply of flat steel products.

ABC News · Dec 9, 2022

Action after alleged gas cartel attempt

A mining equipment and technology services company allegedly tried to establish a cartel with four other suppliers in breach of competition laws, the ACCC says.

AAP · Dec 8, 2022

Lawyers file class action in Federal Court against WA government on behalf of current and former Banksia Hill detainees

The lawyer leading the case against the WA government says the lawsuit, which alleges "physical abuse" and "restraint" of Banksia Hill detainees, could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

AUSTRAC to launch Federal Court civil proceedings against SkyCity Adelaide casino over alleged anti-money-laundering breaches

The civil penalty proceedings follow an AUSTRAC investigation into SkyCity Adelaide, as part of its industry-wide compliance campaign.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

Consumer watchdog taking Telstra to court

The ACCC says Telstra was misleading about its broadband speeds to 9000 customers of its cheaper internet brand Belong.

AAP · Dec 6, 2022

Pelvic mesh class action payout date in question, as Federal Court considers appropriateness of $37m legal fees

Women who won compensation over failed pelvic mesh products will have to wait to find out how the money will be distributed as the Federal Court considers a proposed deduction of $37m in legal fees.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

What the Santos Federal Court loss means for the Barossa gas project off the Tiwi Islands, and future projects like it

After losing an appeal to restart drilling on its Barossa gas project, Santos maintains it will go ahead as planned. But the ruling has cast uncertainty over the future of similar projects.

ABC News · Dec 3, 2022

Santos loses Federal Court appeal over Barossa gas project after challenge by Tiwi Island traditional owners

Gas company Santos has lost its appeal against the decision that overturned approvals for its $4.7 billion gas project underway in waters off the Tiwi Islands.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

Height fear man sues over upstairs court

A Gold Coast solicitor with a claimed fear of heights has sought $73 billion in damages for being required to attend his criminal case in an upstairs court.

AAP · Dec 2, 2022