29-07-2025
Federal Court says Australian women can sue Qatar Airways over airport body searches
The Law Report speaks to one of the Australian women who won the right to sue Qatar Airways after being subjected to invasive searches at a Doha airport in 2020. And what does the International Court of Justice say about Australia's responsibility to combat climate change?
Guests:
Anna (pseudonym), one of the five Australian women taking legal action against Qatar Airways
Damian Sturzaker, Partner, Marque Lawyers
Prof Margaret Young, Director, Institute for International Law and the Humanities, Melbourne Law School
Full Federal Court decision summary: DHI22 v Qatar Airways Group QCSC (No 1) [2025] FCAFC 91 (24 July 2025)
DHI22 v Qatar Airways Group QCSC (No 2) [2025] FCAFC 92 (24 July 2025)
ICJ: Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change - ADVISORY OPINIONS
Vanuatu ICJ Initiative