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View AllVanderstock v Victoria: Free Trade and Federalism (2024) 35 (1) Federal Law Review Law Review 13-23
1-5-24 / Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
In Vanderstock v Victoria (2023) 98 ALJR 208, a 4-3 majority of the High Court held that a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of electric and hybrid vehicles was invalid. The majority held that the tax was a "duty of excise" which, under section 90 of the 'Constitution',…
The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation
27-11-23 / Roger Traves KC — Appellate, Banking, Building & Construction, Commercial Equity, Contract, Corporations, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Insurance, Judicial Review & Administrative, Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Professional Negligence, Resources & Energy, Sport, Succession, Tax
In his article The Use and Limits of Statutory Purpose in the Interpretation of Legislation, Roger Traves KC considers a framework of approach to statutory construction and the use and limits of statutory purpose. Who should read? Advisory and litigation lawyers across all practice areas. What does the…
‘The Use of Foreign Law by the High Court of Australia’ (2018) 46(2) Federal Law Review 161
1-6-21 / Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, International, Judicial Review & Administrative
Justices of the High Court of Australia have a broad discretion to follow foreign judicial decisions based on whether they consider a decision to be persuasive. But it is difficult to assess what it is about a foreign decision that makes it likely to be followed by the High Court.…
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View AllKGLNG E&P Pty Ltd v Santos Toga Pty Ltd [2025] QCA 114
24-6-25 / Shane Doyle KC, Stewart Webster KC — Appellate, Contract, Resources & Energy
Shane Doyle KC, with Stewart Webster KC, represented the respondents, instructed by Allens. This case was an appeal of a decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland. The first instance proceedings commenced after a Texan arbitral award determined that the respondents were liable to pay Tri-Star Petroleum Company additional royalty…
MG v PJ [2025] QCA 99
10-6-25 / Rob Anderson KC, Rachel De Luchi — Appellate, Media & Defamation
Rob Anderson KC with Rachel De Luchi appeared for the appellant, instructed by Clutch Legal Pty Ltd. This case concerned an appeal from the District Court of Queensland whereby the appellant commenced defamation proceedings against the respondents under s 10A of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld). The issue on appeal…
Pro-Invest Australian Hospitality (ST) Pty Ltd v Tactical Project Management Pty Ltd [2025] QCA 10
14-2-25 / Jason Mitchenson — Appellate, Building & Construction
Jason Mitchenson (led by A C Strumer KC) appeared for the appellant, instructed by Thomson Geer.
