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Supreme Court comments on mushroom trial media interest
VSC issues statement noting that Erin Patterson trial was "the biggest matter media-wise the court has managed in recent history", FCA makes order specifying maximum costs in Rex Patrick Snowy Hydro FOI appeal.
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Podcasts, TikTokers and hundreds of journalists: Inside the battle to give Erin Patterson a fair trial [SMH paywall]
The Supreme Court has issued its report card on the huge attention the case received.
Zachary Rolfe considers appeal of findings in Kumanjayi Walker police shooting inquest - ABC News
Ex-detective grilled after late court return to Gareth Ward trial
A lawyer has accused a former police officer of defying a court order and mishandling parts of the investigation into sexual assault allegations against NSW MP Gareth Ward.
Professor sacked for relationship with student gets his job back [AFR paywall]
The Fair Work Commission found it was unfair for the University of Melbourne academic to lose his job, and reinstated him and awarded $28,000 in compensation.
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PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for order specifying maximum costs – whether litigation characterisable as having “public interest” – where substantive proceeding concerns proper application of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) – where applicant has no direct private interest in proceeding – where applicant likely to discontinue proceeding in absence of a maximum costs order – maximum costs specified at more than the amount sought in application
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Inspiring the next generation with Judge Jarro –The Callover – Apple Podcasts
Inspiring the next generation with Judge Jarro On this episode of The Callover we have the immense privilege of speaking with Judge Nathan Jarro.
Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Jarro practiced as a solicitor, a barrister and a deputy public interest monitor. He has also served as a member of various tribunals, including the Children Services Tribunal, the Mental Health Review Tribunal, and the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. When, on 26 March 2018, he was appointed as a judge of the Queensland District Court, he became the first person of Aboriginal heritage to be appointed as a judge of this State.
Ballymore Resources Ltd v DETSI - judgment livestream - 11 July 2025 - YouTube
Russia responsible for downing of MH17 over Ukraine, ECHR rules - ABC News
By sanctioning a UN Special Rapporteur, the US may be in violation of the 1946 Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the UN. As an expert on UN mission, SR Albanese is entitled to immunity from legal process of any kind. Which UN member will take the US to the ICJ over this?
— Sergey Vasiliev (@sevslv)
10:14 PM • Jul 9, 2025
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