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Should you be allowed to sue a judge? The High Court says no

Judges in Australian courtrooms have a lot of power. They can decide on someone’s guilt and the punishment for it, including lengthy prison time.

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2025

Australian judge who wrongly jailed man during divorce case won’t face consequences, high court finds

Court finds Salvatore Vasta is immune from a civil suit and that the guards and security officers are not liable

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2025

All judges immune from lawsuits, High Court rules

All judges of inferior and superior courts are immune to civil lawsuits, even if they make errors, the High Court has ruled in a landmark appeal judgment.

AAP · Feb 11, 2025

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Immunity 'dilemma' for High Court over judge's error

The High Court is facing the "exquisite dilemma" of deciding whether the benefits of wide judicial immunity outweigh the potential harm to wronged individuals.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024

No change to judges' immunity urged despite 'rare case'

The High Court is hearing arguments on judges' immunity from being sued and if a man traumatised behind bars after being wrongly jailed is entitled to damages.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Judge seeks more immunity in false imprisonment appeal

A judge has challenged court findings that he was not immune from being sued and should pay part of $300,000 to a man wrongfully imprisoned by his orders.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Govts appeal $300k award for wrongful jailing by judge

The federal and Queensland governments have challenged a court's $300,000 award to a man wrongfully imprisoned by a judge during divorce proceedings.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

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The fallout from a recent case has federal circuit judges nervous – but legislating to protect them may be a step too far

The judiciary is already near unaccountable, so how wise is it to rush into extending immunity to cover the facts associated with Salvatore Vasta’s performance?

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023

Law Council of Australia urges judicial immunity reform after judge Salvatore Vasta successfully sued

Peak lawyers body renews call for federal complaints commission after inferior court judge found personally liable for false imprisonment

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2023

Judge who falsely imprisoned man during property settlement faces second claim of wrongly jailing man

Lawyers to push forward with action against Salvatore Vasta after federal court found he committed ‘serious and fundamental errors’ in separate Mr Stradford case

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023

Afternoon Update: PM says yes vote chance to unite nation; Melbourne’s ‘soft’ crackdown on Airbnbs; and major drone attack hits Russia

Anthony Albanese announces 14 October as date for Indigenous voice to parliament referendum

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023

Man jailed during routine property dispute wins $300,000 after suing judge over ‘fundamental errors’

Federal circuit court judge Salvatore Vasta made series of basic errors when he locked up man known as Mr Stradford in late 2018, federal court finds

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023

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