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International Court of Justice declares states have obligation to address fossil fuels in historic ruling

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23 JULY, 2025 THE HAGUE—Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the world’s highest court, issued its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on states’ legal obligations in the face of climate change, offering unprecedented legal clarity on how existing international norms apply to address the climate crisis, with significant implications for ongoing and future fossil fuel production.  … Continued

Pacific activists celebrate landmark decision on climate accountability from International Court of Justice

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24 July 2025 Pacific – The International Court of Justice has provided its Advisory Opinion on climate change, making clear that states most responsible for the crisis have a legal obligation to protect current and future generations by cutting emissions and providing reparations for those affected.  Driven by a demand from Pacific youth and island … Continued

Intervention orders rising against young Victorians

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New research from Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) shows intervention orders are rising against children and young people in Victoria. Our report, Feeling Supported not stuck: rethinking intervention orders for children and young people, examines available data from courts and police and our own service data. We also reviewed 101 closed legal files from children responding … Continued

‘AI is not intelligent at all’: Why our dignity is at risk

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The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed our interactions, but threatens human dignity on a worldwide scale, according to a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU). Study lead author Dr Maria Randazzo, an academic from CDU’s School of Law, found the technology was reshaping Western legal and ethical landscapes at unprecedented speed but was undermining … Continued

TOMORROW – DECISION ON UNCLE PAUL & UNCLE PABAI’S LANDMARK AUSTRALIAN CLIMATE CASE TO BE HANDED DOWN TUESDAY 15 JULY 2PM

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An historic moment for Australia’s climate future and for First Nations communities experiencing cultural loss to be decided in Cairns Federal Court next week.   SCHEDULE TOMORROW, TUESDAY 15 JULY  DECISION – 2PMThe decision will be handed down in Courtroom 1, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Commonwealth Centre, Level 4, 104 Grafton Street, Cairns. … Continued

Who will be Australia’s 2025 human rights law hero?

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Australia’s peak human rights body is calling for nominations from the legal profession for the 2025 Australian Human Rights Law Award.  The Australian Human Rights Commission is encouraging people to nominate human rights defenders and advocates who strive to improve the lives of people across the country. ‘The awards showcase people and organisations who work … Continued

Media alert: New webinar for journalists reporting on violence against women when there are legal restrictions

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Journalists, editors and media professionals are encouraged to register for new training exploring legal restrictions when reporting on violence against women.  Our Watch – Australia’s leading violence against women prevention organisation – is joining RMIT’s Centre for Innovative Justice for a two-part webinar later this month looking at overcoming the additional obstacles when reporting responsibly … Continued

Breaking Up Is Hard. In 2025, It’s Financially Brutal

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Sky-high rents, soaring debt – and no one wants to leave the house. Here’s how Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is reshaping divorce, according to a leading family lawyer The emotional toll of a breakup is tough enough. But in 2025, separating couples face something even more confronting: the cost. With mortgage stress rising, rents at record highs … Continued