Cases of Interest

ASIC v RI Advice, Fed Ct Civil penalty proceedings against RI Advice concerning cyber security risk management for financial services advisors and licensees

Pabai & Anor v Commonwealth, Fed Ct, Full Fed Ct Landmark climate change class action on behalf of Torres Strait Islanders

PCB v Geelong College, Vic SC Negligence claims, record damages awarded to survivor of child sex abuse

John XXIII College v SMA, ACT Full SC against negligence for directing students off campus and response to assault claims

CDPP v Defence Inquest and NT LC Workhealth and Safety charges concerning death of a solider in training exercise

CDPP v Defence Vic SC Successful defence at trial of WHS charges, then on appeal, concerning electrocution of soldiers in training exercises

Disability Royal Commission Appearing for service provider Aruma Disability Services

McDonald v Commonwealth Fed Ct Class action claims for historic unpaid wages in the Northern Territory

Various plaintiffs v Commonwealth Vic SC Claims by various employees working in offshore detention facilities on Manus Island

R v Kannan Vic SC Prosecuting Slavery and domestic servitude

Sheridan v Australian Pacific Airports and Australian Federal Police Airport licensing, allegations of assault and false imprisonment