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Dedicated law and government coverage from the 6 News team
Common(wealth) Knowledge #109: Cases We Missed - 2024 Edition
It's the end of 2024, which means it's time for another ‘High Court cases we missed’ edition of Common(wealth) Knowledge.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #108: Pauline Hanson and free speech in Australia
The shift away from freedom of speech will be problematic for Pauline Hanson in her discrimination case.
Pauline Hanson decries discrimination ruling, maintains "right to have an opinion"
Senator Pauline Hanson is ready to launch her appeal against a defamation ruling.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #107: Trump to be the first US president with felony convictions
It is harder to remove an American president from office than an Australian prime minister.
Bruce Lehrmann defamation appeal to proceed, legal costs put on hold
Requests that Bruce Lehrmann pay $2 million in legal fees and $200,000 in security have been rejected until after the appeal is heard.
Diet Federalism: First Territory Senators' Case - The right to representation
The NT and ACT won representation in the Senate before being given self-government.
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