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Whistleblower claims clarified: Full Court confirms the subjective test for employer liability

June 12, 2026

Simon Rogers considers the Full Court's decision reinforcing the importance of documented decision-making in Reiche v Neometals Ltd [2026].

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High Court endorses Nauru removal regime and narrows challenges to third-country deportations

June 10, 2026

Nicholas Hodgkinson explains why the High Court upheld Nauru removals and validated retrospective legislation in TCXM v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026].

June 8, 2026

Consequences of ‘aiding and abetting’ a contravention of parenting orders

Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss Paige & Bellanger [2026].

June 3, 2026

Upheld: Orders for Aboriginal child to live with kinship mother

Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss Hronn & Tracey (No.2) [2026].

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High Court judgments: June 2026

SunshineLoans Pty Ltd v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2026] and EGH19 v Commonwealth [2026].

June 2, 2026

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Control, concealment and consequences

Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss Pryor (No.2) [2026].

May 28, 2026

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Father’s 15-month silence no issue for recovery orders

Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss Flynn & Vincent [2026].

May 20, 2026

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Common directors, compounded risk: WHS penalties across related companies

Liam O'Connor highlights risks for directors and shareholders after serious roof-fall injuries in SafeWork NSW v Pendle Ham & Bacon [2026].

May 20, 2026

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Mediation confidentiality: an obligation not a suggestion

Gad Coffie explains why the Supreme Court fined defendants $100,000 for breaching mediation confidentiality in Keogh v Bartlett [2026].

May 19, 2026

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Level playing field restored: High Court strikes down Victoria’s donation laws for favouring major parties

Nicholas Hodgkinson discovers why Victoria must enact a fresh campaign finance regime.

May 14, 2026

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Court correct to find husband’s minority shareholding valueless

Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss the latest family law case notes.

May 12, 2026

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Court of Appeal redraws the boundaries of WA surrogacy law

Jessica Henderson considers why WA’s top court ruled federal anti-discrimination law overrides WA surrogacy restrictions.

May 11, 2026

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Not every story needs telling: Family Court of WA confirms the limits of client-driven litigation

In Bailey and Petersen [2026] FCWA 50, O'Brien J concluded that the overwhelming majority of that material lacked probative value and should never have been filed, writes Dragana Blackwood.

May 6, 2026

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Costs dispute after barrister’s last minute withdrawal

Should an order for indemnity costs against a solicitor be set aside if counsel pulls out at the last minute?

May 1, 2026

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Case notes

Whistleblower claims clarified: Full Court confirms the subjective test for employer liability

High Court endorses Nauru removal regime and narrows challenges to third-country deportations

Consequences of ‘aiding and abetting’ a contravention of parenting orders

Upheld: Orders for Aboriginal child to live with kinship mother

High Court judgments: June 2026

Control, concealment and consequences

Father’s 15-month silence no issue for recovery orders

Common directors, compounded risk: WHS penalties across related companies

Mediation confidentiality: an obligation not a suggestion

Level playing field restored: High Court strikes down Victoria’s donation laws for favouring major parties

Court correct to find husband’s minority shareholding valueless

Court of Appeal redraws the boundaries of WA surrogacy law

Not every story needs telling: Family Court of WA confirms the limits of client-driven litigation

Costs dispute after barrister’s last minute withdrawal

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