Latest Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Big Law 16 January 2025 ByNaomi NeilsonA tribunal member was caught out for the “significant” copying and...

A tribunal member was caught out for the “significant” copying and pasting in a decision to toss an international...

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Big Law 13 January 2025 ByNaomi NeilsonCounsel referred to disciplinary body for ‘woeful’ conduct

A Federal Court referred a barrister to the Legal Services Commissioner for his “woeful preparation” in parenting...

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Big Law 18 December 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonA former employee of a mining company that operated under the Rio...

A former employee of a mining company that operated under the Rio Tinto umbrella accused a partner from a major firm of...

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Big Law 17 December 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonNew judge elected to Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

A judge praised for her “tireless” commitment to the legal profession and the field of family law has been appointed...

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Big Law 21 November 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonWoman’s legal fee fight with SA firm spans multiple courts

A woman’s fight with a South Australian boutique law firm was shut down by the Federal Court – but not before her...

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SME Law 11 November 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonJudge’s ‘copy-and-paste job’ gives Sydney firm a second chance

A Sydney law firm will have another chance to defend itself against alleged breaches of the Fair Work Act because of the...

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Big Law 16 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonJudge’s Fair Work penalty ‘inadequate’, union says

A construction union accused a federal judge of imposing too light a sentence on a Canberra painting business that was...

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Big Law 10 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBarrister accused of negligence protected by immunity

A Victorian barrister accused of allegedly damaging his client’s parenting dispute has been protected from a...

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The Bar 09 September 2024 ByGrace Robbie3 new judges appointed to FCFCOA

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has named three new judges for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division...

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The Bar 06 August 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy12 new judges appointed to FCFCOA

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has named 12 new judges for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, three of...

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