Charles Darwin University forced to make $4 million payout after six years of staff underpayments https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-24/nt-uni-cdu-hit-with-4m-unpaid-wages-bill/106831022 #education #work #auslaw

'Federal politician David Pocock has clashed with a senior Albanese government minister over a whistleblower claim that federal cabinet is considering plans to let AI companies train on Australian copyright material. Industry and Science Minister Tim Ayres accused Mr Pocock in Parliament of "reckless speculation" for airing the claim, while Mr Pocock said Mr Ayres did not deny or reject the claims.' https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-23/ai-australian-copyright-david-pocock-claims/106832022 #copyright #AI #auslaw #auspol

The Doyles $20k award-winning artwork revealed as 'blatant copy' https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-23/doyles-award-winning-artwork-revealed-as-imitation/106830684 #copyright #art #appropriation #auslaw

Australia just got serious about climate litigation.

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Trapped by floods and fearing death in the heat: the Australians taking legal action over the climate crisis https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/22/trapped-by-floods-and-fearing-death-in-the-heat-the-australians-taking-legal-action-over-the-climate-crisis
Ten people affected in different ways by extreme weather are taking a case against the federal government to the UN. #climate #litigation #auslaw #auspol

The Glebe home, squatter’s rights and the fraud trial https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-glebe-home-squatter-s-rights-and-the-fraud-trial-20260620-p608md.html #auslaw #property #squattersrights

Australia Zoo calls police on traditional owner who came to see totem crocodile Old Faithful https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-20/australia-zoo-calls-police-on-traditional-owner-over-crocodile/106790980 #IndigenousIP #auslaw #qldpol

Grill’d burger chain sued by ACCC over alleged greenwashing https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/16/grilld-burger-chain-sued-over-alleged-greenwashing-by-consumer-watchdog
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches federal court action against restaurant over Tree Day Tuesday campaign. #ACCC #consumerlaw #greenwashing #auslaw #auspol

NSW Police have admitted to battery, false imprisonment and causing “harm and damage” to former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas, who suffered permanent eyesight damage during an unlawful arrest https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/police-admit-harm-and-damage-to-hannah-thomas-after-protest-arrest-20260608-p604r2.html #auslaw #nswpol #auspol

'Global jeans giant Levi’s has launched legal action against Australian clothing company Globe and one of its brands for sewing tags on to pockets – which it says is “blatant copying” of its trademark design.' https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/09/levis-sues-shawn-stussy-s-double-clothing-brand-globe-over-tabs-on-pockets #trademark #fashion #fashionIP #auslaw