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 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.

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.

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