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Namibia High Court lifts ban on gay sex

In 2022, activist Friedel Dausab launched legal action challenging Namibia’s ban on gay sex. The High Court has decriminalised it.

The High Court has thrown out an appeal by an Iranian asylum seeker trying to avoid deportation.
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The High Court has blocked an Iranian asylum seeker’s appeal to be released from detention

The High Court has thrown out an appeal by an Iranian asylum seeker trying to avoid deportation, known as ‘ASF17’.

New immigration laws would make it easier to deport non-citizens
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New immigration laws would make it easier to deport non-citizens

The Federal Government has introduced laws making it easier for authorities to deport non-citizens and expand the immigration minister’s powers.

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Convicted terrorist released in Melbourne after 18 years

Abdul Nacer Benbrika, a convicted terrorist who has spent nearly 20 years behind bars, was released under strict conditions in Melbourne.

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Politics

Why did the Government rush detention laws through Parliament?

The High Court has thrown out an appeal by an Iranian asylum seeker trying to avoid deportation.
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Three ex-detainees arrested after High Court detention ruling

Three ex-detainees were arrested after being released from Immigration detention because of last month’s High Court ruling.

Who is NZYQ?
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New laws to return High Court detainees

Who is NZYQ? A High Court decision triggered the release of over 140 indefinite detainees. The Government is developing laws to return them.

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What to know about military whistleblower David McBride

David McBride will face trial this week, accused of unlawfully disclosing sensitive information — evidence that Australian soldiers had allegedly committed war crimes in Afghanistan.

The High Court has thrown out an appeal by an Iranian asylum seeker trying to avoid deportation.
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High Court rules indefinite immigration detention unlawful

The High Court of Australia has ruled that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful in the case of a man awaiting deportation.

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High Court: NT public housing tenants to get compensation

The Australian High Court has ruled that some public housing tenants in the Northern Territory are entitled to financial compensation for distress caused by government inaction.

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High Court restores Australian citizenship for convicted terrorist

The High Court of Australia has ruled a convicted terrorist can have his Australian citizenship restored.

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High Court strikes down EV road charge

EV road charges in Australia were dealt a blow on Wednesday, after the High Court struck down a charge being used in Victoria since 2021.

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High Court: Qantas unlawfully sacked 1,700 workers during the pandemic

The court was considering an appeal from Qantas, who had already lost twice before the Federal Court and the Full Federal Court.

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