The High Court has found that it is not possible to find the Catholic Church ‘vicariously liable’ for the actions of molesting priests because they are not legally speaking employees. And Victorian drivers with medicinal cannabis in their system will no longer
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One staff member was paid as little as 65 cents an hour and worked a seven-day week with no respite. Advocates say it’s modern slavery Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Priyanka Danaratna was invisible in Australia.
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Labor shuts down a bid by independent MP Kate Chaney to send proposed reforms to an inquiry Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Some Nationals are disgruntled the Albanese government’s electoral bill will deliver more money to
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The treasurer has confirmed he is considering a levy on banks to help maintain services in regional areas, saying he has not finalised any decision. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Three million
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In closed hearing, Alison Battisson says country has a ‘terrifying’ record of detaining people unlawfully for indefinite periods Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An Australian human rights
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News Corp unleashes tidal wave of criticism over former PM’s barbs about Donald Trump. Plus: Sammy J delights in beating Kyle and Jackie O in Melbourne Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app
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Two non-citizens want landmark NZYQ decision extended to people who remain in detention while their protection visa applications are processed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s constitution allows the government to detain non-citizens while their protection
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Church wins case reversing 2023 decision of Victorian court that it was vicariously responsible for abuse suffered by five-year-old at hands of assistant priest Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily
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What does Donald Trump’s election victory mean for his legal problems? And the case of a daughter who sued her father for sharing their private conversations. Read More Law Report
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