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Busy day for the High Court, four decisions handed down - 2 Nov 2023
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Daily wrap
4 decisions handed down by High Court yesterday. Links to judgement summaries and reporting below:
Man who set fire to Old Parliament House doors, caused $5 million in damage, jailed for eight months
'Computer got it wrong': Robert was locked up by AI for a crime he didn't commit
Alleged rape victim's mobile phone data handed to Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers
NRL stars Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell embrace in court as charges dismissed
Court rules father 'had knowledge of alleged snakebite' before his son died
Editor’s picks
Senator @PaulineHansonOz demands that the Albanese government "work urgently" to have today's High Court decision in Benbrika (which she acknowledges was about the Constitution) "overturned"; next stop the Privy Council?
— High Court (Australia) Trivia (@HighCourtTrivia)
4:03 AM • Nov 1, 2023
Yesterday the ACT enacted electoral reforms, with some last minute amendments that are explained - and no doubt will soon be recorded - here. Prompt reporting of donations over $1,000.
legislation.act.gov.au/b/db_67995/— ElectoralLawAus (@ElectoralLawAus)
1:15 AM • Nov 1, 2023
The Hon Chris Kourakis has issued a Practice Note which recognise that correct pronunciation of names & use of preferred gender pronouns is a matter of respect & an important component of ensuring public confidence in the proper administration of justice. courts.sa.gov.au/2023/11/01/cou…
— Courts (@CourtsinSA)
5:48 AM • Nov 1, 2023
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