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View AllLevel Twenty Seven Chambers ranked as a leading set by Chambers and Partners APAC Guide 2026.
Damian Clothier KC, Mark Robertson KC, Paul McQuade KC, Stewart Webster KC, Michael Trim KC, Michael May, Florence Chen, Claire Schneider — Arbitration, Banking, Building & Construction, Class Actions, Commercial Equity, Competition & Consumer, Contract, Insurance, Professional Negligence, Tax
Chambers and Partners has again recognised Level Twenty Seven Chambers as a leading set in its 2026 Guide to barristers practising in Dispute Resolution across the Asia Pacific region. Receiving a Band 2 ranking, the commentary describes Level Twenty Seven Chambers as “the leading chambers in Queensland and one of…
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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…
Recent Cases
View AllSunna v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 1499
3-12-25 / Mark Robertson KC — Tax
Mark Robertson KC (with Mr N Hanna) appeared for the applicant, instructed by Small Myers Hughes. This appeal concerned the construction of s 170 (10AA) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth), and whether this section empowered the respondent (the Commissioner of Taxation) to amend two notices of assessment…
EMH IV Pty Ltd as trustee for the EMH IV Family Trust v Commissioner of Taxation [2025] FCA 1429
21-11-25 / Mark Robertson KC, Florence Chen — Tax
Mark Robertson KC appeared for the applicant, instructed by Small Myers Hughes. Florence Chen appeared for the respondent, instructed by McInnes Wilson Lawyers. In summary, the applicant applied for review of a decision by a delegate of the respondent to refuse to remit the general interest charge on the applicant’s…
Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Peever (No 3) [2025] FCA 1187
26-9-25 / Rob Anderson KC, Florence Chen, Tim Elliss — Commercial Equity, Tax
Florence Chen appeared for the Applicant (led by Elizabeth Bishop SC), instructed by K&L Gates. Rob Anderson KC and Tim Ellis appeared for the First Respondent, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward. The proceeding concerned competing interlocutory applications seeking to vary the provision for reasonable legal expenses identified under previously made…
