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High Court Rejects Roberts-Smith Appeal; Rinehart's Potential Funding Scrutinized

Australia's High Court dismissed Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation appeal, prompting media outlets to investigate whether Gina Rinehart, who publicly supported him, funded his legal battles costing over \$35 million.

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High Court Orders Removal of Unlawful London LTN

A London High Court ruled Lambeth council's West Dulwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) unlawful, ordering its removal after it generated £1,080,580 in fines; the council must pay £35,000 in legal fees to the West Dulwich Action Group (WDAG).

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High Court Blocks Chagos Islands Transfer Deal

A High Court injunction has temporarily halted the UK government's plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following a legal challenge by a Chagossian woman who argues the deal violates human rights. A hearing is underway to decide the deal's fate.

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Herzog's Potential Power to Remove Netanyahu Sparks Debate

Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman argues that President Isaac Herzog can remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he ignores a High Court ruling, based on his interpretation of Basic Law: The President of the State; however, this is disputed by legal experts, as the law contains no pro...

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High Court Upholds \$700 Million Compensation for Unauthorized Mining on Indigenous Land

The High Court upheld a \$700 million compensation award to the Gumatj clan in northeast Arnhem Land for unauthorized bauxite mining on their land in 1968, a decision that clarifies constitutional issues and sets a significant precedent for future land rights cases.

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Assisted Dying Bill: Proposed Shift from High Court to Expert Panels

A proposed amendment to the assisted dying bill in England and Wales suggests replacing High Court approval of individual cases with expert panels chaired by a senior legal figure and including psychiatrists and social workers, aiming to improve efficiency while maintaining safeguards.

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Court Allows Government Appeal of Palestine Action Ban

A Court of Appeal judge granted the Home Office permission to challenge a High Court ruling that allowed Palestine Action to appeal its ban under terror legislation, setting a hearing date for September 25th.

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Legal Challenge to 50-Year-Old Childcare Tax Deduction Precedent

A high court case will challenge a 50-year-old Australian legal precedent that blocks parents from claiming childcare fees as a tax deduction, arguing that the 1971 Lodge case is outdated and fails to recognize the importance of childcare for modern families and the economy.

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High Court Blocks Extended Use of Brockwell Park for Music Festivals

A London High Court judge ruled against Lambeth Council's decision to allow music festivals in Brockwell Park for 37 days this summer, exceeding the permitted 28 days, following a legal challenge by a local resident. The judge called the decision "irrational", and the council may face further appeal...

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High Court Strengthens Native Title, Opens Door to Major Compensation Claims

The High Court ruled that native title rights are property rights, requiring "just terms" compensation for extinguishment, potentially impacting land under Parliament House and leading to significant compensation claims, like the $700 million claim related to bauxite mining at Gove.

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High Court Challenge Hampers CFMEU Corruption Investigation

A High Court challenge threatens to reinstate former CFMEU bosses, hindering a federal government-led investigation into union corruption that uncovered links to underworld figures and over \$3 million in allegedly misappropriated funds.

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High Court Ruling on Clerical Abuse Prompts Calls for Urgent Legislative Reform

The High Court ruled that the Ballarat Catholic diocese isn't liable for abuse by Father Bryan Coffey, impacting thousands of cases nationwide; attorneys-general will meet to consider urgent legislative reforms, prompted by a survivor's call for 'DP's Law'.

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