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Ben Roberts-Smith to seek High Court appeal
Ben Roberts-Smith indicates he intends to seek special leave to appeal his FCAFC loss, NSW strip search class action hearings conclude, former Victorian liberal leader ordered to pay $2.3m in costs.
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Accused Russian spy’s request from Queensland custody [SMH paywall]
Federal prosecutors have disclosed further evidence in the case against two accused Russian spies, a court has heard.
Law firm suspect emerges, but on emails it’s no reply [The Australian paywall]
Bridgett Maddox, the former Slater + Gordon payroll manager identified in court documents as a suspect in a malicious email hoax against the law firm, has emerged from hiding.
Slater and Gordon CEO promoted fraudster to $150k position [AFR paywall]
Slater and Gordon chief executive Dina Tutungi approved a promotion for Bridgett Maddox, and also signed off on a $60,000 payout when she left the firm.
Perth rapist identified via public genealogy database jailed for 1990s crimes
A 52-year-old who committed violent sexual crimes against three women and tried to attack a fourth is jailed for his crimes, nearly three decades later thanks to a DNA breakthrough.
Jason Roberts faces robbery lawsuit weeks after settling wrongful conviction
A Melbourne man wrongfully convicted of the notorious murders of two police officers — for which he last month secured a multi-million-dollar settlement — is now being sued over his role in an armed robbery.
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A regional sitting of the Court of Appeal made history this week, the first time a bench of all women judges has sat on circuit. #auslawbit.ly/4dkv0F5
— Supreme Court of Victoria (Australia) (@SCVSupremeCourt)
6:52 AM • May 16, 2025
"I am also told that your Honour’s party trick is your ability to recall the precise Commonwealth Law Report citation for any High Court case and often the page on which a particular passage appeared".
fedcourt.gov.au/digital-law-li…— High Court (Australia) Trivia (@HighCourtTrivia)
5:32 AM • May 16, 2025
ALRC President, the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin will address the @PressClubAust on 4 June. Learn more and secure tickets to "Safe, informed and supported: addressing sexual violence" at
— Australian Law Reform Commission (@AusLawReform)
1:30 AM • May 16, 2025
"The limits of immigration detention after NZYQ", 12 June, 5:30-6:30 AEST, online seminar. Strong panel. Free.
eventbrite.com.au/e/the-limits-o…— Australian Constitutional Law (@ConstitLawAus)
2:31 AM • May 16, 2025
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