Preliminary The writ of habeas corpus functions as a protector of liberty; enabling review by superior courts of the legality of custody or detention. The writ is intended to provide a swift and imperative remedy in all cases of illegal restraint or confinement. Fundamentally, physical...
The decision in Commonwealth of Australia v Palmanova Pty Ltd [2024] FCAFC 90 concerned an appeal to the Full Federal Court of Australia. The appeal centred upon an issue of statutory interpretation, namely, the construction of s 14 of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage...
In an era where the United States Supreme Court’s legitimacy is such that calling it a politically corrupted court is not far fetched. It is worth remembering that one of the most important benches in the world has had sit on it socially progressive and...
A recent contract decision: Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 Pty Ltd Case Review – Amann Aviation revisited. Robert Quirk, Barrister-at Law Introduction The recent decision of the High Court in Cessnock City Council v 123 259 932 Pty Ltd (Cessnock)[1] revisited the issue of the...
Chief Justice Bowskill is speaking at a Young Commonwealth Lawyers Association (YCLA) webinar aimed at practitioners, students of law or those wishing to gain insight and understanding of how mental health affects us all on a day to day. Her Honour’s topic is “Strategies for...
