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The Melbourne Corporation Case [1947]: State Powers vs Federal Overreach
Understand how this case became a cornerstone in defining the balance of power between states and the federal government, with enduring...
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R v Bayley [2013]: The Ripple Effects of the Jill Meagher Case
Unpack the case that gripped Victoria and New South Wales, examining its impact on sentencing laws, parole reforms, and public safety...
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Wik Peoples v Queensland [1996]: The Native Title Balancing Act
Discover how this follow-up to the Mabo decision addressed the coexistence of pastoral leases and native title, shaping land use and...
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The Castle Doctrine: Castle Constructions Pty Ltd v Sahab Holdings Pty Ltd [2013]
Examine this property law case, which clarified adverse possession principles, with implications for property disputes and landownership...
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The Lindy Chamberlain Trial: A Cry for Justice
Reflect on the infamous case of Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, whose wrongful conviction for her daughter’s death highlighted systemic...
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Dietrich v The Queen [1992]: The Right to a Fair Trial
Analyse how this High Court case established the principle that serious criminal trials must ensure adequate legal representation,...
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The Case That Saved the Franklin: Commonwealth v Tasmania [1983]
Dive into the iconic Tasmanian Dams Case, which upheld the federal government’s ability to legislate on environmental protection under...
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Mabo v Queensland (No 2) [1992]: Redefining Land Rights in Australia
Explore how this landmark High Court decision revolutionised native title rights in Australia, overturning the doctrine of terra nullius ...
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