Marsden v Nationwide Plant Hire — Liquidators’ debt claim dismissed; nil balance in intercompany loan account upheld
Case Marsden, in the matter of Empire Consortium Group Pty Ltd (in liq) v Nationwide Plant Hire Pty Ltd Court […]
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The Pops Group v Pro Pool Services — Court finds trade mark infringement by abbreviated use of “Pro Pool” and awards $60,000 damages
Case The Pops Group Pty Ltd as trustee for The Pool Shops Trust v Pro Pool Services Pty Ltd (No
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Bano v Australian Settlements — Federal Court dismissed interlocutory injunction to restrain suspension of payment processing services on AML/CTF compliance grounds
Case Bano Pty Ltd v Australian Settlements Limited Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 16 July 2026 Citation [2026]
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Elbarbari v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship — Federal Court dismisses appeal of student visa refusal based on lack of genuine temporary entry intent
Case Elbarbari v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 16 July 2026 Citation [2026]
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BKT17 v Minister for Immigration — Court allows appeal on procedural fairness grounds; Tribunal breached natural justice by failing to put collusion allegation to appellants
Case BKT17 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 16 July 2026
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Mwambwa v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship — Court upholds visa refusal despite applicant’s child’s special needs
Case Mwambwa v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 16 July 2026 Citation [2026]
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DC Rd DC Pty Ltd v Zhang (Costs) — Federal Court apportions and awards $4.97 million in lump sum costs, varying liability based on respondents’ involvement in fraud
Case DC Rd DC Pty Ltd v Zhang (Costs) Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 16 July 2026 Citation
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Huynh v Secretary, Department of Social Services — dismissed appeal for failure to identify a question of law
Case Huynh v Secretary, Department of Social Services Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 14 July 2026 Citation [2026]
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Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd (No 2) — Federal Court approved scheme of arrangement for 100% acquisition of shares at $0.40 per share in cash
Case Matrix Composites and Engineering Ltd, in the matter of Matrix Composites and Engineering Ltd (No 2) Court Federal Court
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Little Monster Productions Pty Ltd v Screen Australia — Federal Court clarifies that preliminary Tribunal findings on separate questions are not appealable; withdrawal of review creates final dismissal
Case Little Monster Productions Pty Ltd v Screen Australia Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 14 July 2026 Citation
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Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v Singh — Federal Court grants costs certificate to respondent in migration law appeal
Case Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v Singh (Application for Costs Certificate) Court Federal Court of Australia (Full Court) Date
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The Owners – Strata Plan No 17415 v ASIC — Federal Court sets aside “no order as to costs” and orders deregistered company to pay strata scheme’s legal costs
Case The Owners – Strata Plan No 17415 v Australian Securities and Investments Commission Court Federal Court of Australia Date
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Olsen v Babyskin Laser & Cosmetic Clinic — Court approves asset sale by administrators without public marketing
Case Olsen, in the matter of Babyskin Laser and Cosmetic Clinic Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) (No 2) Court Federal Court
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Chiodo v Keystone — Court upholds subpoena power for receivers investigating fund misappropriation
Case Chiodo v Keystone Asset Management Limited (Receivers and Managers appointed) (in liquidation) Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided
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ASIC v Merhi (No 4) — Federal Court vacates travel restraint order for lack of necessity
Case Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Merhi (No 4) Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 9 July 2026
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Happi v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship — Federal Court upholds Tribunal’s decision to refuse partner visa where applicant omitted previous relationships from application
Case Happi v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Court Federal Court of Australia (General Division) Date Decided 10 July 2026
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AJS23 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship — Federal Court quashes lower court decision, finds judicial failure to engage with substantial written submissions on country information
Case AJS23 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Court Federal Court of Australia (General Division) Date Decided 10 July 2026
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Ceitinn v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship — Federal Court upholds Minister’s power to cancel visa based on fraud convictions and national interest, despite AAT’s prior decision to revoke cancellation
Case Ceitinn v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 10 July 2026 Citation [2026]
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Jakkireddy v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship — Federal Court dismissed an out-of-time appeal by Indian student visa applicant
Case Jakkireddy v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 10 July 2026 Citation [2026]
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Lee v Benbrika (No 2) — Federal Court grants interim suppression orders to protect deradicalisation program security
Case Lee v Benbrika (No 2) Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 3 July 2026 Citation [2026] FCA 907
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White Oak v Insurance Australia (IA Costs) — Ordered amending party to pay opposing costs despite partial success
Case White Oak Commercial Finance Europe (Non-Levered) Ltd v Insurance Australia Ltd (IA Costs) Court Federal Court of Australia Date
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Long v Northern Territory — Federal Court determines native title over pastoral and crown leases for eight Aboriginal landholding groups
Case Long on behalf of the members of the Ahalper, Alekwarr, Alhalker/Atnangker, Ankweteng, Arnmanapwenty, Atwel, Ilkewartn and Rtwerrpe landholding groups
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Gillham v Melbourne Symphony Orchestra — dismissed claim that orchestra’s termination and related actions violated Fair Work Act protections
Case Gillham v Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd (Liability) Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided 10 July 2026 Citation
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Department of Education v Commissioner of Taxation — Federal Court holds amended superannuation guarantee assessments excessive
Case Department of Education (representing the State of Victoria) v Commissioner of Taxation Court Federal Court of Australia Date Decided