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HCA hands down 4 decisions
High Court hands down 4 decisions, new Aus law podcast "The Elephant in the Courtroom" (hosted by Sydney barristers Nick Hogan and Awais Ahmad), Stephen Free SC appointed to NSWCA.
Daily wrap
Judgment summaries below for decisions handed down by the HCA yesterday:
Prosecutors to appeal against sentence of ex-cop over taser death of Clare Nowland - ABC News
Men tear gassed at Darwin's Don Dale youth prison lose $800,000 in 'exemplary' damages - ABC News
Editor’s picks
A new podcast to follow - The Elephant in the Courtroom (hosted by Sydney barristers Nick Hogan and Awais Ahmad):
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 5 - Justice Peter Hamill - Apple Podcasts
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 4 - James Allsop AC - Apple Podcasts
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 3 - Margaret Cunneen SC - Apple Podcasts
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Episode 2 - Stephen Walmsley SC - Apple Podcasts
The Elephant in the Courtroom - Pilot (episode 1) - Zoe Alderton Apple Podcasts
Can convicted criminals stand for Parliament in Australia? - Anne Twomey - YouTube
I am so glad we don't elect judges in Australia.
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A date for the hearing of Ben Roberts Smith’s application to re-open his appeal has been set!
Hearing listed for the 1st and 2nd of May 2025
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Non-government bill responding to (presumably reversing?) @HighCourtofAus's ruling in Bird v DP, seemingly retrospectively.
— Jeremy Gans (@jeremy_gans)
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— High Court of Australia (@HighCourtofAus)
6:12 AM • Apr 2, 2025
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