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V'landys loses appeal in defamation case against ABC

The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by Racing NSW chief Peter V'landys, saying an ABC program treated him "very shabbily" but didn't defame him.

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Court paves way for compensation for traditional owners

The Federal Court has rejected the Commonwealth's arguments regarding the potential for compensation to Gumatj people over leasing land to a mining company.

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Ex-CEO behind waste cartel still working for firm

The former CEO of a Sydney waste firm caught fixing prices in a criminal cartel still advises the company's management team as a "consultant".

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Pauline Hanson Is Selling Her Knits To Help Fund Her Legal Defence Against Mehreen Faruqi

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson is auctioning her “exclusive” hand-knitted sweater collection in order to help fund her legal defence against Greens Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi.Fucking yikes on a bike! If you’ve been browsing on the One Nation website (lol unlikely), you might’ve stumbled upon a post titled “Pauline Hanson’s Hand…

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ABC files defence in defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann over National Press Club broadcast

The ABC will argue the broadcast of a National Press Club address by Brittany Higgins was a "fair report of proceedings of public concern" and also rely on defences of qualified privilege and innocent dissemination in its case.

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Another class action launched against WA government over treatment of Banksia Hill detainees

The WA government faces a fresh lawsuit in the Federal Court over its alleged unlawful treatment of juvenile detainees at a controversial unit in the adult Casuarina Prison.

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High Court to hear battle between Qantas and Transport Workers' Union over ground crew outsourcing

The long-running battle between Qantas and the Transport Workers' Union over the sacking of 1,700 ground staff at the height of the pandemic moves to the High Court in Canberra.

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Mehreen Faruqi Has Launched Federal Court Action Against Pauline Hanson Over ‘Insulting’ Tweet

“This court action is about holding her accountable and using the Racial Discrimination Act to prevent her from engaging in bigoted conduct that hurts people in the future.”

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Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi sues Pauline Hanson over ‘hateful’ tweet

Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi is taking legal action against Pauline Hanson over a tweet telling her to "p-ss off back to Pakistan".

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Mehreen Faruqi launches court action against Pauline Hanson for 'insulting and humiliating' tweet

Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi launches court action against One Nation leader Pauline Hanson over an "insulting and humiliating" tweet, which she alleges breached racial discrimination laws.

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Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue? A media law expert explains

Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists.

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Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue media for defamation? A media law expert explains

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists regarding reporting about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations.

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Bruce Lehrmann given go-ahead by Federal Court to sue journalists and media outlets over Brittany Higgins interviews

The Federal Court says the former Liberal adviser can proceed with his defamation case after he claimed media interviews identified him as an alleged rapist.

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Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark lawsuit against singer Katy Perry

A tale of "two teenage dreams" has ended in a nightmare for pop superstar Katy Perry, with one of her companies infringing on the trademark of a Sydney fashion designer.

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Court orders permanent injunction against 'ASX Wolf'

The Federal Court has issued a permanent injunction against a social media influencer who posted stock tips to paid subscribers.

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Carnival defeats norovirus class action pleadings

Carnival has successfully scrapped the pleadings in a class action against the cruise operator over eight outbreaks of the highly contagious norovirus.

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Fate of Bruce Lehrmann defamation cases on the line

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is set to learn whether he can continue his defamation lawsuits against Ten and News over their Brittany Higgins rape reports.

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Bruce Lehrmann files defamation claim against the ABC over National Press Club address involving Brittany Higgins

The former Liberal staffer is already suing Network Ten and News Life Media, arguing their stories in 2021 identified him as Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist. Mr Lehrmann maintains his innocence and there are no findings against him.

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Glass smashed as thousands rally in union protests

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union members have marched through the nation's major cities calling for change.

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De Belin understands NRL stand-down amid Amone concern

Jack de Belin says he understands the need for the NRL's no-fault stand-down rule, despite fearing teammate Talatau Amone would also be sidelined long term.

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‘Ego and hubris’ in Murdoch versus Crikey defamation fight

Lachlan Murdoch was culpable for damage done by Fox News peddling the lie that the 2020 US election was stolen, the publisher of Crikey has claimed.

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Murdoch 'culpable for Fox News false election lie'

Lachlan Murdoch was culpable for damage done by Fox News peddling the lie that the 2020 US election was stolen, the publisher of Crikey has claimed.

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First woman appointed to lead Federal Court

Justice Debra Mortimer is set to become the first woman to head the Federal Court. Announcing the appointment on Friday, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus was

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Debra Mortimer becomes Australia's first female Federal Court chief justice

Melbourne-based justice Debra Mortimer will become the Federal Court of Australia's first female chief justice, following the mandatory retirement of her predecessor, Justice James Allsop.

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As Easter looms, BHP found to have breached Fair Work Act with public holiday rostering

The Federal Court finds BHP was in breach of the Fair Work Act when it rostered workers on for shifts on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in 2019 without consulting them. A lawyer says the judgement could have far-reaching implications.

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