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View AllVanderstock v Victoria: Free Trade and Federalism (2024) 35(1) Federal Law Review 13–23 wins 2025 Saunders Prize for Excellence in Constitutional Law
21-8-25 / Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
Level Twenty Seven Chambers is delighted to announce that the article “Vanderstock v Victoria: Free Trade and Federalism” by Sarah Spottiswood and Felicity Nagorcka has been awarded the 2025 Saunders Prize for Excellence in Constitutional Law. This prestigious award, presented by the Australian Association of Constitutional Law (AACL), recognises exceptional…
Vanderstock 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…
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View AllReeve v Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand [2025] FCA 1480
27-11-25 / Bianca Kabel — Employment & Industrial, Judicial Review & Administrative
Bianca Kabel appeared on behalf of the respondents, instructed by Clayton Utz. In summary, the applicant sought an adjournment of a case management hearing and “targeted discovery orders” shortly before the scheduled hearing, citing health issues, family responsibilities, and pending investigations. The Court refused the adjournment, holding that the interests…
Henschke v WorkCover Queensland [2025] QSC 275
29-10-25 / Mark Eade — Judicial Review & Administrative
Mark Eade appeared for the respondent, instructed by Hall & Wilcox. In summary, the applicant sought a statutory order of review in respect of a decision made by the respondent to reject an application for compensation under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) (rejection decision). The Court dismissed…
Klimczyk v Queensland Building and Construction Commission [2025] QCAT 391
14-10-25 / Danielle Davison — Building & Construction, Judicial Review & Administrative
Danielle Davison appeared for the respondent, instructed by Holding Redlich. The proceeding involved an application for administrative review of a decision made by the QBCC to issue a direction to rectify to a builder in respect of renovation works undertaken at a residential property in Seven Hills. Following the hearing,…
