Category : Constitutional Law


Cairns District Court November hearings announced

The District Court returns to Cairns this November with a packed docket of criminal cases, including serious assaults and drug trafficking matters that will shape the legal landscape of Far North Queensland.

Prison guard assault sentence appealed as inadequate

Prosecutors appeal against what they call an 'inadequate' sentence for a man who brutally assaulted correctional officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre, arguing for stronger consequences for prison violence.

Lake Heights man fails to overturn AVO in court

Ryan James Sharp's appeal against a strict apprehended violence order has been dismissed by Wollongong Local Court, maintaining protections for victims after alleged threatening behaviour.

Townsville QCAT Hearings: Thursday's Key Cases

Get the latest on Townsville's upcoming QCAT proceedings - from neighbourhood disputes to contractual disagreements, here's what's happening in local tribunals this Thursday.

Townsville District Court November Sittings Schedule

Townsville's District Court resumes operations this November with a packed schedule of criminal and civil matters. Get the latest on court dates, case types, and what to expect during the November 6-24 sittings.

Phillip Welty cleared of indecent assault charges

Phillip Welty has been acquitted of all indecent assault charges in the ACT Supreme Court after a judge found significant inconsistencies in the prosecution's case. The verdict concludes a lengthy legal battle that began with allegations from 2021.

Perth Bikie's Swastika Tattoo Cover-Up Fails in Court

A Perth bikie's unusual attempt to conceal his club colours with a swastika tattoo has backfired spectacularly in court, revealing a desperate bid to stay out of trouble with WA's anti-consorting laws.

Cairns District Court November hearings commence

The Cairns District Court convenes this November to address a docket of local cases, from serious assaults to commercial disputes, as Queensland's justice system continues its regional circuit.

Cairns District Court November sittings commence

The Cairns District Court convenes for its November sittings, addressing serious criminal matters including sexual offences, drug trafficking, and violent crimes across the Far North region.

Perth mum avoids jail in boyfriend stabbing case

Jennifer Mui Len Chin received a suspended sentence after stabbing her daughter's secret boyfriend during a heated confrontation at their Parkwood home. The Supreme Court heard how the mother discovered the pair having sex in her daughter's bedroom.

Albany man jailed for slashing sleeping victim's neck

A Western Australian man who sliced a sleeping man's neck down to the bone in a horrific Albany attack has been sentenced to prison. The shocking details of the unprovoked assault revealed in court.

Child sex offender gets more jail for witness threats

Levi Bradley Atkins, already serving time for child sex offences, receives additional prison sentence for threatening to kill a juror and prosecution witness from behind bars in shocking WA court case.

Judge's 14 Key Considerations in David Pye Trial

A West Australian Supreme Court judge faces 14 crucial questions while deliberating the fate of David Pye, accused of murdering his ex-partner. Discover the complex legal reasoning behind this high-profile case.

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