Cross-Sector entity
Every one of those 1 sits in a single category, regulation. Of the tracked stories, 1 of 1 also mention Boigu Island, the most common co-covered peer. Justice Michael Wigney appears in 1 tracked Cross-Sector story from July 28, 2026.
1 verified story tracked
Last mentioned: Jul 28, 2026
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Every one of those 1 sits in a single category, regulation. Of the tracked stories, 1 of 1 also mention Boigu Island, the most common co-covered peer. Justice Michael Wigney appears in 1 tracked Cross-Sector story from July 28, 2026. The tracked stories average 3 original sources each.
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Other entities that clear the same relevance threshold in stories also covering Justice Michael Wigney. Shared-story counts are live from our verified record — not editorial picks.
Appeal hearing begins
A four-day hearing commences in Melbourne, arguing the government set an unambitious and unfair emissions target.
Federal Court rules against islanders
Justice Wigney accepts climate impacts but dismisses case, finding policy decisions immune from negligence law.
Federal Court proceedings launched
Elders Uncle Paul Kabai and Uncle Pabai Pabai file suit against the Commonwealth, seeking orders to cut emissions.
A four-day appeal hearing examines whether the Australian government owes a duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders facing sea-level rise. The case challenges the separation of powers argument and could force a tightening of national emissions targets to align with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal.
Source: canberratimes.com.au · hardenexpress.com.au
