Will Austral, Binsaris, O'Shea, and Webster win against the Northern Territory?

Austral & Ors v Northern Territory of Australia

Appeal concerning tort claims brought by former youth detainees after tear gas was deployed at the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre, including issues about breach of statutory duty and negligence.

Win

33.3%

Gross pool: $0.00
Contracts: 0

Lose

33.3%

Gross pool: $0.00
Contracts: 0

Settle

33.3%

Gross pool: $0.00
Contracts: 0

Case Details

Plaintiff: Austral, Binsaris, O'Shea, and Webster
Defendant: Northern Territory of Australia
Court: High Court of Australia
Docket: D9/2025

Source docket

Resolution Rules

Perspective party: Austral, Binsaris, O'Shea, and Webster
Rules: Win means the High Court allows the appeal in whole or in substantial part and grants relief that materially improves the appellants' position against the Northern Territory. Lose means the High Court dismisses the appeal or otherwise leaves the appellants with no materially improved result. Settle means the High Court proceeding ends before judgment through settlement, consent orders, discontinuance following settlement, or an equivalent negotiated resolution.
Source of truth: High Court of Australia final orders and reasons in case D9/2025, or an official discontinuance or settlement notice.