Scenic Tours customer left disappointed by European river cruise wins appeal in High Court

Disappointment is a damage worth suing for, after a High Court ruling today allowed a New South Wales man to appeal after...

April 24, 2020 | Elizabeth Byrne

National

High Court rules Aboriginal people cannot be deported for criminal convictions

One of two Indigenous men at the centre of an historic High Court ruling has confirmed he has been released from immigration...

February 11, 2020 | Elizabeth Byrne

George Pell

George Pell’s appeal bid based on ‘false premise’, prosecutors tell High Court

• Cardinal George Pell was released from prison on April 7, 2020 after the High Court quashed his five convictions for child...

October 9, 2019 | Elizabeth Byrne

Consumer

Takata Airbag class action funder taken to High Court over payout entitlements

The company bankrolling what is expected to be largest class action lawsuit in Australian history will face a legal test in the...

August 13, 2019 | Elizabeth Byrne

National

High Court rules sperm donor is daughter’s legal father

A man who donated his sperm to a friend with the belief he could play a role in the child’s life has...

June 19, 2019 | Elizabeth Byrne

National

Australian Federal Police officer and brother charged with kiddie porn offences

A Canberra Australian Federal Police (AFP) officer and his twin brother are behind bars after police allegedly found a large quantity of...

May 10, 2019 | Elizabeth Byrne

News

Clive Palmer loses High Court challenge on preferences

United Australia Party leader Clive Palmer has lost a High Court challenge aimed at preventing the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) from publishing...

May 7, 2019 | Elizabeth Byrne

National

Former Defence Force lawyer charged over special forces leak

A former Defence Force lawyer has been charged with releasing classified material to three high-profile journalists. David McBride, 55, is facing charges...

March 7, 2019 | Elizabeth Byrne