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ArticleThe Ruby Princess cruise ship, COVID-19 and the sea of governing lawsThe legal blame game considers how the Ruby Princess could set sail, return, and disembark passengers with COVID-19.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKells
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ArticleCardinal George Pell and footballIn a unanimous judgement, the High Court found the evidence did not establish guilt to the requisite standard of proof.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKells
ArticleState border closures and the Australian Constitution – are they legal?Discussion about recent constitutional challenges brought to the High Court regarding border closures of several States.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorKells