Nov 3, 2025
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The High Court will hear five matters this fornight including Obeid v The King and Deripaska v Minister for Foreign Affairs (and will also deliver three judgments). National review of Practical Legal Training launched.
Nov 2, 2025
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SMH reports that Liam Kelly KC and 3 junior barristers have resigned from the QLD Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU, AN0M sting continues following High Court's decision in CD v The Commonwealth of Australia; CD v Director of Public Prosecutions (SA) [2025] HCA 37.
Oct 30, 2025
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NSW will reportedly appeal the decision of Meredith v State of New South Wales (No 5) [2025] NSWSC 1133. 50 years of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).
Oct 29, 2025
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria the Honourable Richard Niall announces the appointment of 21 new Senior Counsel. Restricting Non-disclosure Agreements (Sexual Harassment at Work) Bill 2025 introduced.
Oct 28, 2025
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Justice Callaghan hands down AB v Chief Executive of Queensland Health [2025] QSC 277, Anne Twomey discusses Gough Whitlam's claims regarding reserve powers and advice to the Governor-General.
Oct 27, 2025
The federal government rules out a "Text and Data Mining Exception" from updates to copyright laws, which would allow artificial intelligence developers to use the works of Australian creators for free and without permission to train AI systems.
Oct 26, 2025
AFR reports on how Corrs Chambers Westgarth Senior Partner and CEO Gavin MacLaren is reshaping the firm. Class action launched over alleged systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination within the Australian Defence Force.
Oct 23, 2025
NT government releases emails between Northern Territory Chief Justice Michael Grant and Leonique Swart of the Attorney-General's Department, Justice Kyrou speaks on the importance of diversity in the legal profession.
Oct 22, 2025
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The Federal Court is moving its CourtPath case and document management system to Azure with some reporting suggesting the Court may look to augment the system with Azure AI services and implement an AI‐enabled records management solution.
Oct 21, 2025
Gageler CJ speculates in court that he may be hallucinating as an AI program would. Oracle wins in the FCAFC - see Oracle Corporation Australia Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCAFC 145.
Oct 20, 2025
Justice Black (NSWSC) hands down a significant decision on material adverse change in M&A- see In the matter of Mayne Pharma Group Limited [2025] NSWSC 1204.
Oct 19, 2025
The Administrative Review Tribunal is reportedly more than 100 members short, with more than 80,000 cases lodged last financial year. Bell CJ sits down for lunch with the Australian Financial Review.