This case marks the first time that the High Court has considered the Native Title Act in determining monetary compensation, with this ruling setting a precedent for future native title compensation claims.
When experts are briefed with assumptions that contradict their own findings. It is common for lawyers to brief an expert in a letter of instruction
Introduction Bicknell v Pickard [1] centered around to what extent the plaintiff’s psychiatric illnesses were caused by a motorcycle collision between the plaintiff and the defendant,
Introduction As outlined in the Expert Witness Code of Conduct in each jurisdiction, an expert’s duty is to the court and the independence of their
Dr Judy Wilyman, one of Australia’s most notorious anti-vaccination activists, was reported in late September as having been called to act as an expert witness
Background: In order to deal with a feral cat problem, a Melbourne council issued a notice that citizens would be paid for capturing feral cats
