On 30 June 2026, the NSW Court of Appeal published its decision in Hanna v Commissioner of Police [2026] NSWCA 120. Martin Watts appeared for the successful Commissioner of Police.
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Hanna v Commissioner of Police [2026] NSWCA 120
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Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v GKX18 (Jurisdiction) [2026] FCAFC 27
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia recently determined an appeal from a decision of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) which raised an important issue concerning the jurisdiction of the FCFCOA and the effect of s 476(1) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).
ABC19 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 449
https://www.sixstjameshall.com.au/6-st-james-hall-barristers/chris-honnery/MIGRATION – appeal from decision of Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) dismissing an application for judicial review – Administrative Appeals Tribunal affirmed decision of the Minister’s delegate not to grant appellant a Protection (Class XA)...