. David Heilpern is an Australian legal trailblazer, author, and former NSW Magistrate who served on the bench for over two decades before retiring in 2020. Throughout his distinguished judicial career, he presided over thousands of cases in regional and metropolitan courts, earning a reputation for his compassionate approach and commitment to social justice. Before … Continue reading Community Forum With Professor David Heilpern, Dean of Law at Southern Cross University
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Result of my first hearing at the AAT against Centrelink
Yesterday I had my first hearing at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), and it went exactly as expected. The AAT rejected the law and affirmed Centrelink's decision. This was in relation to a periodic lottery win that I received in October 2022, $5,000 a month for 12 months. If the win had been a $60,000 … Continue reading Result of my first hearing at the AAT against Centrelink
Court rules Obama kids’ bedtimes unconstitutional
In a case fraught with major parental implications, a federal appeals court has overturned the bedtimes for Malia and Sasha Obama as chosen by the president and first lady, calling them "unconstitutional" and "totally unfair." "This decision is novel and unprecedented," said White House press secretary Jay Carney. "It undermines not just Barack and Michelle's … Continue reading Court rules Obama kids’ bedtimes unconstitutional
Australian law firm says world offers China shallow legal services
After unveiling a merger aimed at grabbing more of China's legal work, King & Wood Mallesons has accused the world's leading law firms of offering "shallow" services to Chinese clients. Global managing partner Stuart Fuller said King & Wood Mallesons was seeking to reverse the practice of foreign firms entering the China market "with fairly shallow … Continue reading Australian law firm says world offers China shallow legal services
National Audit Of Police Capabilities (2009)
The Minister for Home Affairs, Bob Debus, today announced the appointment of Roger Beale AO to conduct a Federal Audit of Police Capabilities in line with the Government’s election commitment. “The Australian Federal Police have had to meet increasing demands in recent years and it’s important we take a comprehensive look at its resources and … Continue reading National Audit Of Police Capabilities (2009)
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