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March 1, 2021

A rare and significant win for prisoners — new limits around drug tests and strip searches

Greg Barns, RMIT University

A court challenge from high-profile prisoner Craig Minogue will see new limits around prison officials’ treatment of prisoners

In refusing to strike out Smith’s claim, the court has accepted that it is arguable police could owe a common law duty of care to specific victims of domestic violence to protect them from preventable harm. AAP/James Ross

August 30, 2018

Court opens door to domestic violence victim to sue police for negligence

Mandy Shircore, James Cook University and Heather Douglas, The University of Queensland

A Victorian woman claims police were negligent in failing to prevent breaches of protection orders against her ex-partner – a case that may open up new legal avenues in domestic violence cases.

Rebel Wilson leaves the Victorian Supreme Court after winning her case on June 15. AAP/David Crosling

September 14, 2017

Rebel Wilson’s $4.5 million win a sobering reminder that defaming a celebrity can be costly

David Rolph, University of Sydney and Michael Douglas, University of Sydney

Rebel Wilson’s large damages award for defamation is a salutary lesson that defaming a celebrity with an international profile can lead to a substantial payout for the economic harm done.

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David Rolph
Professor of Law, University of Sydney
Michael Douglas
Senior Lecturer in Law, The University of Western Australia
Heather Douglas
Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne
Greg Barns
Sessional Lecturer in Law, RMIT University
Mandy Shircore
Associate Professor, James Cook University, James Cook University

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