High Court provides clarity on the Constitutional limit of immigration detention
On 2 April 2025, the High Court handed down judgment in CZA19 v Commonwealth of Australia; DBD24 v Minister for…
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Election 2025 caretaker factsheet
Approaching a Commonwealth election, it is important to understand the Caretaker Conventions. These conventions prescribe that a governing party must…
Federal Court orders record penalty for NDIS service provider
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered a provider of NDIS services (Valmar Support Services Ltd) pay a record penalty…
Increasing protections for frontline Commonwealth workers
The Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2024 (Bill) has been introduced into Parliament to provide additional legal protections to Commonwealth…
A quick guide to good administrative decision-making
Good administrative decision-making is a central part of government as all administrative action is supported by administrative decisions. In this…
The Administrative Review Tribunal at a glance
Introduction On 3 June 2024, the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (ART Act) was passed in both houses, marking the establishment of…