Australian High Court grants judges immunity from lawsuits over judicial decisions.

The High Court of Australia has ruled that judges cannot be sued for their judicial decisions, granting immunity to Federal Circuit Court Judge Salvatore Vasta from a lawsuit by a man he wrongly jailed during a divorce case. Vasta was initially ordered to pay $309,000 in compensation, but the High Court's decision overturns this, asserting that all judges, regardless of court status, should have the same level of immunity to ensure judicial independence. The court acknowledged that this could leave victims without compensation, suggesting they might seek help through legislative schemes instead.

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