Blog - Richard Graham – Perth Lawyer

An Analysis of Dakin v Bellizzi [2026] FCA 488

1. Introduction

In Dakin v Bellizzi [2026] FCA 488 (Dakin), Wigney J dismissed a defamation proceeding for want of jurisdiction and refused the applicant leave ...

An Analysis of Satterley Property Group Pty Ltd and Western Australian Planning Commission [2026] WASAT 39

1. Introduction

On 23 April 2026, the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia delivered its decision in Satterley Property Group Pty Ltd and Western Aus...

An Analysis of Kaur and The Owners of Code Strata Plan 58103 [2026] WASAT 40

1. Introduction

In Kaur and The Owners of Code Strata Plan 58103 [2026] WASAT 40 (Kaur), the State Administrative Tribunal dismissed a costs application by the succes...

An Analysis of Mastercard Asia/Pacific (Australia) Pty Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission [2026] FCAFC 37

1. Introduction

The Full Federal Court’s decision in Mastercard Asia/Pacific (Australia) Pty Ltd v Australian Competi...

An Analysis of Sowden v City of Stirling [2026] WADC 31

1. Introduction

The decision of Curwood DCJ in Sowden v City of Stirling [2026] WADC 31, delivered on 14 April 2026, is a significant appellate statement on the evidentiary requirements that a loca...