Federal Court of Australia news

Legal professional privilege covers medical exam report: Federal Court

Legal professional privilege covers medical exam report: Federal Court

Judge notes psychologist’s opinion may inform solicitor’s legal advice on conduct of proceeding

High Court affirms NSW court’s denial of Uber’s payroll tax appeal

High Court affirms NSW court’s denial of Uber’s payroll tax appeal

Judges find rideshare business liable for payroll tax in respect of fares remitted to drivers

Federal Court dismisses application to restore disability support funding

Federal Court dismisses application to restore disability support funding

Court finds no arguable basis for relief despite recognising risk of informal care breakdown

Federal Court refuses to order deemed service via man’s then-lawyers

Federal Court refuses to order deemed service via man’s then-lawyers

Judge instead allows substituted service through email, WhatsApp

Federal Court finds lawyers’ conduct in bankruptcy case ‘unfortunate’

Federal Court finds lawyers’ conduct in bankruptcy case ‘unfortunate’

Judge says failures to communicate, appear at hearings, explain delays are ‘highly regrettable’