Documents That Analyse The Decision Of The Federal Court In Pabai V Commonwealth Of Australia (no 2) [2025] 796 On 15 July 2025 And Describe The Implications Or Impact For The Australian Government…

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The Attorney-General's Department released analysis of the Federal Court decision in Pabai v Commonwealth of Australia (No 2) [2025] 796, which found in favour of the Commonwealth in a case concerning whether the government breached a duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders regarding climate change impacts on their environment and traditional way of life. The disclosure also documents Australia's participation in International Court of Justice advisory proceedings on States' obligations under international law regarding climate change, initiated by UN General Assembly resolution in March 2023. The Attorney-General's Department led Australia's engagement, lodging written statements in March 2024 and participating in oral hearings in December 2024. Substantial redactions appear throughout, with section 22 and section 42(1) material withheld from multiple pages.