
Torres Strait vs The Commonwealth & The Verdict 4 Years In The Making
From The Quicky
Published 7/17/2025

From The Quicky
Published 7/17/2025
Two Torres Strait Islander elders took the Australian government to court; arguing the Commonwealth has a duty of care to protect their communities from rising seas and cultural loss caused by climate change. This week, the Federal Court delivered its long-awaited verdict in a case that could have…