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A note on “The BBC Nile” in the High Court of Australia – foreign arbitration agreement and choice of law clause and Article 3(8) of the Amended Hague Rules in Australia

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By Poomintr Sooksripaisarnkit Lecturer in Maritime Law, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania Introduction On 14 th February 2024, the High Court of Australia handed down its judgment in Carmichael Rail Network Pty Ltd v BBC Chartering Carriers GmbH & Co KG [2024] HCA 4.

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Australia High Court rules against electric vehicle tax

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” The lawsuit was initiated by two Victorian drivers, Chris Vanderstock and Kathleen Davies, shortly after the ZLEV Charge Act was passed in 2021 on the basis that s 7(1) of the ZLEV Charge Act imposes a duty of excise within the meaning of section 90 of Australia’s Constitution and is thereby constitutionally invalid. .”

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Australia High Court rejects constitutional challenge to closed immigration appeal

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The Australia High Court Wednesday rejected a constitutional challenge to section 46(2) of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act (AATA). The unnamed appellant in the case is a non-citizen of Australia who was judged to be a risk to national security “directly or indirectly.”

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Australia High Court confirms families of church abuse victims may seek compensation

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The High Court of Australia dismissed the Catholic Church’s bid to avoid paying damages to the father of a choirboy allegedly sexually abused by Cardinal Goerge Pell. The post Australia High Court confirms families of church abuse victims may seek compensation appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Australian nuclear waste from joint submarine deal with US and UK raises treaty violation questions

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Australia Tuesday concluded a deal with the US and UK that will extend nuclear powered submarines to the Australian Navy. However, concerns over the disposal of nuclear waste generated by the submarines and possible violations of Australia’s commitments to anti-nuclear treaties have been raised.

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New rules for extra-territorial jurisdiction in Western Australia

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The rules regarding service outside the jurisdiction are about to change for the Supreme Court of Western Australia. If within Australia, the rules are effected by the Service and Execution of Process Act 1992 (Cth) as modified by the rules of the forum court. The Amendment Rules amend the Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (WA) ( RSC ).

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Australia health minister orders Medicare review after allegations of over $5B misspent

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Australia Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler Tuesday announced an investigation into the nation’s Medicare system after a joint investigation by expert Margaret Faux, the Australia Broadcasting Corporation, t he Sydney Morning Herald and the Age alleged that an estimated $8 billion AUD ($5.031 billion USD) is misspent each year.