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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 AllMG 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…
Romanski v Stone [2025] ICQ 005
25-3-25 / Scott McLeod KC — Appellate, Employment & Industrial
Scott Mcleod KC represented the respondent, instructed by Resources Safety and Health Queensland. This case concerned an appeal of a decision by an Industrial Magistrate dismissing an application to strike out parts of the Respondent’s Statement of Contentions (‘the Appeal’). The Appellant argued that the Industrial Magistrate erred in not…
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.
