James Cook University professor Peter Ridd's sacking ruled unlawful

Physics head dismissed after criticising scientific research about climate change impact on the Great Barrier Reef

James Cook University is considering its legal options after the federal circuit court ruled it had unlawfully sacked a professor who had criticised scientific research about the climate change impact on the Great Barrier Reef.

Peter Ridd, who was the head of the physics department at the institution from 2009 until 2016, took legal action against his dismissal.