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McBride flags High Court appeal
David McBride's lawyers foreshadow special leave application following ACTCA decision dismissing his appeal - McBride v The King [2025] ACTCA 16, Legal Practice Board of Western Australia hit by Dire Wolf ransomware attack.
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Lawyer bank details, contacts exposed in cyber hack [The Australian paywall]
The legal fraternity has been rocked by a cyber security scandal which has exposed the bank account details and contact information of practitioners, with data believed to have already been posted to the dark web.
Liberal MP Moira Deeming has flagged she may pursue senior party figures, including former premier Jeff Kennett, who backed former leader John Pesutto in their defamation battle.
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The Dyson Heydon rehabilitation tour rolls on [SMH paywall]
Nearly five years since the former High Court judge was found to have sexually harassed six female associates, Dyson Heydon’s new book is proving a hit with some lawyers.
Litigants in person: Paying more than just lip service to LsIP - Sparke Helmore Judges’ Series - The Hon Justice Sarah C Derrington
Evolution and revolution in the law – A State of Origin perspective - 2025 Naida Haxton Lecture - The Hon Justice Sarah C Derrington
The Court of Disputed Returns - Anne Twomey - YouTube
This video explains the basis for the Court of Disputed Returns at the federal level in Australia. It outlines the powers conferred upon it and the grounds for finding whether a Senator or Member of the House of Representatives has been invalidly chosen or whether an election was void. It explains the two different means by which electoral disputes can go to the Court of Disputed Returns.
Daze in Court - Artificial Intelligence & Engaging Experts –Think Foley's – Apple Podcasts
In this Daze in Court episode, Foley's List barristers Rohan Hoult, Andrea Skinner and Principal Will Stidston from Barry Nilsson explore the evolving role and drawbacks of artificial intelligence, particularly its impact on generating and evaluating documents. They also discuss expert evidence and the practical challenges of engaging a shadow expert in complex litigation.
Whistleblower protections failed 'superhero' Richard Boyle, calls grow for urgent reforms - ABC News
Published today, Horan J's reasons for granting, on election day (3 May),an injunction restraining signs. Has regard to (without deciding) an argument about effect of IFPC on s351 C'th Electoral Act: @senatorscarr v Greene & @SenatorRennick [2025] FCA 560
judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judg…— Australian Constitutional Law (@ConstitLawAus)
5:44 AM • May 28, 2025
I wonder how much of that went towards the SASCA appeal, which resolved some broader issues about the meaning of the Public Interest Disclosure Act. Victorian KC (I think?) for the DPP, a special leave app, etc...
— Jeremy Gans (@jeremy_gans)
2:07 AM • May 28, 2025
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