Category : Constitutional Law


Cairns Barber Spared Jail for Cocaine Dealing

A Cairns barber has been spared jail after a court described his involvement in cocaine dealing as a 'stupid foray'. The man received a suspended sentence and community service.

Veteran Wins $1.6M for Navy Abuse in Landmark Case

A Vietnam veteran in his 70s has been awarded $1.675 million in damages after alleging repeated sexual and physical abuse during his teenage years in the Royal Australian Navy, with a court ruling resolving compensation duplication issues.

Cairns District Court Sittings Resume in February

The District Court of Queensland has announced its February 2024 sittings in Cairns, with hearings scheduled from February 2. This marks a key phase in the local judicial calendar for the Far North region.

Youth Detention Costs Hit $1.3M Per Child

New data reveals the annual cost of youth detention in Australia has surged to $1.3 million per child, sparking calls for reform and investment in early intervention programs.

DNA Key in Home Invasion Case, Alleged Offender Granted Bail

A NSW Supreme Court judge has granted bail to one of two men accused of a violent home invasion in Wallsend, noting DNA evidence found on a balaclava and glove will be critical to placing him at the scene where a pregnant woman was threatened with a mache

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