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HCA to hand down Yunupingu decision today
Today the High Court is handing down its decision in Commonwealth of Australia v. Yunupingu (on behalf of the Gumatj Clan or Estate Group) & Ors which has been described as possibly one of the most significant constitutional decisions in decades

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"The High Court’s decision in Yunupingu [tomorrow] promises to be one of the most significant constitutional decisions in decades: it raises questions about the scope of the territories power, the acquisition of property, ...": @GTCentre
1/2— Australian Constitutional Law (@ConstitLawAus)
7:35 AM • Mar 11, 2025
Watch the livestream of the welcome ceremony for the Honourable Justice Finanzio on Monday, 17 March at 9:15 am.
His Honour was appointed to the Court on 25 February 2025.
Read more: supremecourt.vic.gov.au/news/WelcomeJu…#auslaw— Supreme Court of Victoria (Australia) (@SCVSupremeCourt)
6:04 AM • Mar 11, 2025
The High Court will tomorrow hear the appeal in Evans & Anor v Air Canada ABN 29094769561 hcourt.gov.au/assets/registr…
— High Court of Australia (@HighCourtofAus)
4:51 AM • Mar 11, 2025
Judgment will be handed down on Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 10:00am in Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu (on behalf of the Gumatj Clan or Estate Group) & Ors; and Bogan & Anor v The Estate of Peter John Smedley (Deceased) & Ors
— High Court of Australia (@HighCourtofAus)
11:09 PM • Mar 10, 2025
NSD1082/2022 - ASIC v MATTHIAS MICHAEL BEKIER & ORS
Justice Lee will conduct a hearing in this matter tomorrow, 12 March 2025 at 10:15am AEDT.
To observe the hearings remotely, you can access the livestream here: youtube.com/@FederalCourtA…
#fca#livestream#auslaw
— Federal Court of Australia (@fedcourtau)
4:13 AM • Mar 11, 2025
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