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Short, sweet and must-know analysis of recent cases.

High Court reinforces exemplary damages against governments for systemic misconduct

July 31, 2026

Nicholas Hodgkinson and Thomas O'Keefe consider why the High Court confirmed governments can face exemplary damages in Austral v Northern Territory of Australia [2026].

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$150 million for cultural loss: Yindjibarndi compensation ruling rewrites native title history

July 30, 2026

Isobel Millward, Juris Doctor student at UWA, and Greg McIntyre review Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC v State of Western Australia (No 2) [2026].

July 28, 2026

The troubled rollout of WA’s Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023

Joel Trigg discusses why Western Australia’s new Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 face tax complications, administrative failures and controversial reforms undermining injured workers’ rights.

July 27, 2026

Case note: Litigation funding orders must be supported by evidence

Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book summarise Mihova [2026].

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

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

June 10, 2026

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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 8, 2026

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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].

June 3, 2026

Case notes·Practice updates

High Court judgments: June 2026

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

June 2, 2026

Case notes·Practice updates

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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Case notes - Page 2

High Court reinforces exemplary damages against governments for systemic misconduct

$150 million for cultural loss: Yindjibarndi compensation ruling rewrites native title history

The troubled rollout of WA’s Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023

Case note: Litigation funding orders must be supported by evidence

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

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