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Judge Vasta succeeds in High Court
The High Court has ruled in favour of Judge Vasta in the matter concerning judicial immunity of inferior court judges, Clive Palmer constitutional challenge to Cth Electoral Act unsuccessful
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NSW’s top judge ups the ante in battle over legal training [SMH paywall]
Chief Justice Andrew Bell has raised concerns about a major not-for-profit college making millions of dollars from graduate lawyers.
Practical Legal Training Survey
“In my view it is appropriate and timely for a survey of the profession to be conducted to support a review of practical legal training (PLT) in New South Wales. This is in order to gather data to inform possible reforms or improvements to the way in which PLT is provided and the cost of PLT. Successful completion of PLT is, as you know, a prerequisite for admission to practice. Although the College of Law, at my urging, late last year announced a reduction in course fees, I remain concerned about the very considerable cost that is charged for PLT by various providers…”
Eddie Obeid to be released from jail before his third trial next year [SMH paywall]
The former Labor minister was dressed in his bottle-green prison clothing as he appeared via video from Sydney’s Long Bay jail for his latest court hearing.
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The High Court will tomorrow hear the appeal in DZY (a pseudonym) v Trustees of the Christian Brothers hcourt.gov.au/assets/registr…
— High Court of Australia (@HighCourtofAus)
5:05 AM • Feb 12, 2025
Constitution Alteration (Right to Free Speech) 2025; a Private Member' Bill introduced today by Senator Babet (UAP). No reason to suppose this will be passed - or even debated - by the Senate.
parlwork.aph.gov.au/bills/s1447
1/2— Australian Constitutional Law (@ConstitLawAus)
6:22 AM • Feb 12, 2025
Just over 2 weeks to go until the highly anticipated 2025 Commonwealth Law Conference is set to commence in Sydney on 27 February. This is your chance to engage with leading experts in federal law, and exchange valuable insights. lawcouncil.eventsair.com/2025-commonwea…
#auslaw
— Law Council (@thelawcouncil)
4:30 AM • Feb 12, 2025
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