SEPTEMBER 2022 RELEASE
New Aim Pty Ltd v Leung [2022] FCA 722
Leggett v Hawkesbury Race Club Limited (No 4) [2022] FCA 722

AUGUST 2022 RELEASE
Kosen-Rufu Pty Ltd v Dixon Advisory and Superannuation Services Ltd [2022] FCA 573
Basi v Namitha Nakul Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 712
Australian Electoral Commission v Kelly [2022] FCA 628 

JULY 2022 RELEASE
BioGene Pty Limited v Mullan [2022] FCAFC 73
Security & Technology Services (NT) Pty Ltd v Hurley [2022] FCAFC 90
Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd v  v Globaltech Corporation Pty Ltd (No 3) [2022] FCAFC 596

JUNE 2022 RELEASE
Khawaja v Attorney-General (Cth) [2022] FCA 334
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v RI Advice Group Pty Ltd (No 3) [2022] FCA 84
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Aware Financial Services Limited [2022] FCA 146
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Rio Tinto Limited (No 2) [2022] FCA 184
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Westpac Banking Corporation (The Consumer Credit Insurance Case) [2022] FCA 359

MAY 2022 RELEASE
TerraCom Ltd v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2022] FCA 208
Viterra BV v Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Co Ltd [2022] FCA 215
Minister for the Environment v Sharma [2022] FCAFC 35

APRIL 2022 RELEASE
Laming v Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 63
Australian Building and Construction Commissioner v Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (The NEXT DC P2 Project Case) [2022] FCA 37
Hennessy v Barminco Limited [2022] FCA 9

MARCH 2022 RELEASE
Morton as Liquidator of MJ Woodman Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd v Metal Manufacturers Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 228

DECEMBER 2021
Mohamed trading as Billan Family Day Care v Secretary, Department of Education, Skills and Employment (No 3) [2021] FCA 1537
Pulini v Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia [2021] FCA 1543
DQD16 v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2021] FCA 1586

OCTOBER 2021
Loo, in the matter of Halifax Investment Services Pty Ltd (in liquidation) v Quinlan (Liquidator) [2021] FCAFC 186
Hardingham v RP Data Pty Ltd (No 2) [2021] FCAFC 175

AUGUST 2021
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Employsure Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 142
Australian Education Union v Yooralla Society of Victoria [2021] FCA 954

JUNE/JULY 2021
El-Debel v Micheletto (Trustee) [2021] FCAFC 117
Epic Games, Inc v Apple Inc [2021] FCAFC 122

JUNE/JULY 2021
Allianz Australia Insurance Limited v Delor Vue Apartments CTS 39788 [2021] FCAFC 121 
El-Debel v Micheletto (Trustee) [2021] FCAFC 117
Hub Street Equipment Pty Ltd v Energy City Qatar Holding Company [2021] FCAFC 110

SEPTEMEBR 2022 RELEASE
Alexander v Minister for Home Affairs [2022] HCA 19

AUGUST 2022 RELEASE
Hill v Zuda Pty Ltd as Trustee for the Holly Superannuation Fund & Ors [2022] HCA 21
Hore v The Queen; Wichen v The Queen [2022] HCA 22

JULY 2022 RELEASE
Hoang v The Queen [2022] HCA 14
Citta Hobart & Another v Cawthorn [2022] HCA 16

JUNE 2022 RELEASE
Stubbings v Jams 2 Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 6
Kozarov v Victoria [2022] HCA 12

MAY 2022 RELEASE
Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd v Clarence City Council and Australia Pacific Airports (Launceston) Pty Ltd v Northern Midlands Council Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 5
H Lundbeck A/S & Anor v Sandoz Pty Ltd and CNS Pharma Pty Ltd v Sandoz Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 4

APRIL 2022 RELEASE
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union & Anor v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 1
ZG Operations Australia Pty Ltd v Jamsek & Ors [2022] HCA 2

MARCH 2022 RELEASE
Port of Newcastle Operations Pty Limited v Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd [2021] HCA 39
Orreal v The Queen [2021] HCA 44

DECEMBER 2021
Arsalan v Rixon; Nguyen v Cassim [2021] HCA 40
Deputy Commissioner v Huang [2021] HCA 43

NOVEMBER 2021
Addy v Commissioner of Taxation [2021] HCA 34

OCTOBER 2021
Charisteas v Charisteas [2021] HCA 29
Edwards v The Queen [2021] HCA 28

SEPTEMBER 2021
Director of Public Prosecutions Reference No 1 of 2019 [2021] HCA 26
Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller [2021] HCA 25

AUGUST 2021
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Shi [2021] HCA 22
Chetcuti v Commonwealth of Australia [2021] HCA 25

 

The legal profession both at the local and national level has made it clear that bullying, discrimination and all forms of harassment within the legal profession will not be tolerated. Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment.

The Law Council of Australia has developed and is implementing a National Action Plan to Reduce Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession. This plan, a copy of which can be found here, is supported by the Law Society Northern Territory (Society).

On 2 December 2021, the Council of the Society approved a Policy Against Sexual Harassment.

In addition, set out below are a number of other resources available to practitioners in this area.

The Law Society of South Australia (LSSA) has produced a number of publications and resources for legal practitioners on these issues which are available on the LSSA website here. The Society is grateful to the LSSA for allowing the sharing of their information.

NORTHERN TERRITORY JUDICIAL COMMISSION
www.judicialcommission.nt.gov.au 

The Commission deals with complaints about the behaviour or capacity of a judge of an NT court or the president / deputy-president / ordinary member of the NT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

SUPREME COURT OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY
www.supremecourt.nt.gov.au

• Policy on Inappropriate Workplace Conduct

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA
www.fcfcoa.gov.au 

• Complaints Policy
• Judicial Conduct Policy
• Judicial Complaints Procedure

HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA
www.hcourt.gov.au 

• Justices' Policy on Workplace Conduct

NT ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMISSION
Tel: (08) 8999 1444   Freecall: 1800 813 846   www.adc.nt.gov.au

The ADC provides information about people’s rights and responsibilities under the Anti-Discrimination Act and accepts/investigates complaints of discrimination. Complaints can also be made if you have been subject to sexual harassment.

ADC education and training

In order to prevent discrimination and harassment in the community, the ADC provides education and training to raise awareness. Education and training can be provided in the Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs (other locations upon request) and can also be customised to suit your business's needs. For more information please visit: https://adc.nt.gov.au/education-and-training 

NT WORKSAFE
Tel: 1800 019 115   Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.worksafe.nt.gov.au 

The role of NT WorkSafe is to assess whether the a person conducting a business or undertaking at the workplace concerned, has appropriate systems in place to manage the risk of exposure to workplace bullying.

• Preventing and responding to workplace bullying
• Workers guide to dealing with workplace bullying

SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA
www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au

• Workplace sexual harassment – advice for workers
• Preventing workplace sexual harassment – guidance for small business

FAIR WORK COMMISSION
Tel: 1300 799 675   Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   www.fwc.gov.au 

• Anti-bullying guide
• Application for an order to stop workplace bullying
• Anti-bullying benchbook
• General protections benchbook

FAIR WORK OMBUDSMAN
Tel: 13 13 94   www.fairwork.gov.au 

Provides assistance to employers and employees by monitoring workplace law compliance and investigating breaches of the Fair Work Act.

• Workplace Discrimination Factsheet

AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Tel: 1300 656 419   www.humanrights.gov.au

Investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination and breaches of human rights.

• Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers 2014
  

NT WORKING WOMEN’S CENTRE
Freecall: 1800 817 055   www.ntwwc.com.au 

The NTWWC provides free and confidential advice to women about work-related matters and also provides workplace training to employees through Work Aware.

LAWCARE: CARING FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN THE NT

The Society funds a professional, confidential and free counselling service for our members and their immediate family, provided through Employee Assistance Service Australia (EASA).

If you are experiencing workplace, personal or emotional issues which are affecting your work or personal life, please call LawCare via the Employee Assistance Program 24 hour support on 1800 193 123, or visit their website www.easa.org.au.

When booking an appointment, please tell the operator you are a Law Society NT member. This service is completely confidential. The Society will only receive statistical information on the numbers accessing the service.

1800RESPECT
Tel: 1800 737 732 (24 hours)   www.1800respect.org.au

1800Respect is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service that provides support for people experiencing, or at the risk of experiencing, violence and abuse. This service provides support for not only victims, but their families and friends as well.

Legislation

• Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT)
• Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) Volume 1
• Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) Volume 2
• Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT)
• Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 (NT)

Other reading

• Law Council of Australia Media Statement: Government recognises need for cultural change to sexual harassment laws
• Human Rights Commission: Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020)
• Equal Opportunity Commission: 2021 Review of Harassment in the SA Legal Profession
• Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner: Sexual Harassment in the Victorian Legal Sector 2019

 

 

**The information contained on this page is not a substitute for legal advice and should be used as a guide only.**