Landmark High Court case paves the way for $700 million native title claim
The court’s ruling on Wednesday exposes the federal government to compensation claims over land in the Northern Territory.
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Australian financial firm hit with lawsuit after massive data breach
The industry regulator alleges that FIIG Securities failed to maintain adequate cybersecurity measures for over four years, ...
Justice Michael Lee attends disgraced ex-judge Dyson Heydon’s book launch
Justice Lee, of Bruce Lehrmann trial fame, attended the launch of a new book by Dyson Heydon, who is the subject of numerous ...
The High Court made a landmark decision on native title law. Here’s what it means
The High Court ruled the Gumatj Clan was eligible for compensation for mining on their land decades ago. It changes our understanding of how native title law works.
High Court dismisses Commonwealth appeal in Native Title ruling that is expected to have massive financial impacts for the Federal Government
The High Court has upheld a Native Title decision launched by the late Indigenous leader Yunupingu that is expected to have ...
Native title gets a fresh lease of life, if only Dr Yunupingu had lived to see it
Dr Galarrwuy Yunupingu (1948-2023) of the Gumatj clan was determined to ensure that the ancient patrimony of his people was recognised and treated equally under Australian laws. In 2008, he wrote, ...
‘Hugely significant’ High Court ruling finds native title is property in Galarrwuy Yunupingu case
The Albanese government is bracing for a nationwide wave of compensation battles with Aboriginal groups after the High Court ...
Commonwealth loses High Court appeal of landmark native title compensation claim in North Arnhem Land
Australia’s highest court has upheld a decision finding traditional owners from North East Arnhem Land are entitled to some $700m in compensation over the destruction of their land due to bauxite ...
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High Court to decide on appeal to landmark compo case
The High Court will deliver its judgment on a commonwealth appeal against a decision potentially delivering massive ...
ASIC sues Australian Super over delays in paying death benefit claims to thousands of members
Australia's largest superannuation fund, Australian Super, is being sued by the corporate regulator for "significant delays" ...
South Australian crime victims’ distress compounded hit by Australia’s worst court delays
South Australian crime victims are suffering greater distress from the country’s longest justice delays, advocates warn, amid ...