Common(wealth) Knowledge

Common(wealth) Knowledge #56: Queensland youth justice system examined by High Court

High Court upholds Queensland legislation that treats adult and child guilty verdicts differently.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #55: Report into Esther Foundation finds $4 million grant 'likely unlawful'

A $4 million grant given to a rehab facility by the Commonwealth government in 2019 likely lacked legal authority.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #53: Court finds 'broken' system responsible for FOI request delays

Federal Court ruling backs review into the Australian Information Commission.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #52: Federalism and the Healthcare Crisis

How much can the Commonwealth government help the healthcare crisis?

Common(wealth) Knowledge #51: To expel or not expel, that is the question

Moira Deeming may not be the only MP facing expulsion in 2023.