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Bruce Lehrmann defamation appeal to proceed, legal costs put on hold

Oct 24

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.

Craig Kelly defeats AEC challenge over election sign font size

Jul 27, 2023

Craig Kelly defeats AEC challenge over election sign font size

An court has ruled that the font on Craig Kelly’s election signage was small, but not unlawful.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #61: Social Security and Equality

Jul 23, 2023

Common(wealth) Knowledge #61: Social Security and Equality

New court discussion on the right to social security in Australia.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #54: BRS and Putin - A flawed international war crimes system

Jun 4, 2023

Common(wealth) Knowledge #54: BRS and Putin - A flawed international war crimes system

War crime allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith and Vladimir Putin reveal the weaknesses in international law.

Ben Roberts-Smith and disproving defamation with truth

Jun 1, 2023

Ben Roberts-Smith and disproving defamation with truth

Three media outlets successfully defended their claims using the defences of substantial truth and contextual truth.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #46: Australian law and the best interests of children

Apr 7, 2023

Common(wealth) Knowledge #46: Australian law and the best interests of children

International treaties signed by the Australian government can influence Australian law.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #31: New year, new court

Dec 31, 2022

Common(wealth) Knowledge #31: New year, new court

What we could see in the High Court in 2023.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #29: Cases we missed

Dec 17, 2022

Common(wealth) Knowledge #29: Cases we missed

Wrapping up a big year in constitutional law.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #20: National security vs natural justice

Oct 22, 2022

Common(wealth) Knowledge #20: National security vs natural justice

What national security can teach us about administrative law.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #10: 'Aliens' power exception revisited

Sep 1, 2022

Common(wealth) Knowledge #10: 'Aliens' power exception revisited

We take another look at citizenship and non-citizens in Australia.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #9: Aboriginal cultural fishing rights

Aug 27, 2022

Common(wealth) Knowledge #9: Aboriginal cultural fishing rights

An in-depth look at a topic you might not know much about.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #8: Are secret ministries constitutional?

Aug 21, 2022

Common(wealth) Knowledge #8: Are secret ministries constitutional?

A look into the facts surrounding the Scott Morrison portfolios scandal.

Who is PRGuy & could Twitter be ordered to hand over user data of anonymous accounts in the future?

Jun 7, 2022

Who is PRGuy & could Twitter be ordered to hand over user data of anonymous accounts in the future?

Some people fear it will set a "dangerous precedent" for anonymous accounts.

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