20-5-22 / Sarah Spottiswood — Judicial Review & Administrative, Appellate
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) sought an urgent injunction the night before the federal election. It sought to restrain the display of campaign signs which the AEC contended contravened the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth). Jagot J refused the application. Her Honour found that although there was a prima facie…
16-5-22 / Sarah Spottiswood — Judicial Review & Administrative, Human Rights & Discrimination, Appellate
This was an appeal from a decision of the Federal Court (Rangiah J) dismissing the appellant’s application for habeas corpus. The Full Court of the Federal Court dismissed the appeal. Sarah Spottiswood appeared for the Respondent, instructed by the Australian Government Solicitor. The judgment is published here.
5-4-22 / Sarah Spottiswood — Judicial Review & Administrative, Appellate
In this judicial review application, the applicant sought review of a decision under the Extradition Act 1988 (Cth). The applicant named the “Brisbane Magistrates Court” as the Second Respondent. The Attorney-General of Queensland intervened in the proceeding to assist the Court on whether the Brisbane Magistrates Court should be removed…
15-9-21 / Sarah Spottiswood — Judicial Review & Administrative, Appellate
The appellant sought judicial review of a decision of the Minister declining to revoke the cancellation of his visa. The primary judge refused the application. The appellant appealed to the Full Court of the Federal Court. Kenny, Kerr and Wheelahan JJ allowed the appeal. Their Honours held that the Minister…
29-6-21 / Sarah Spottiswood — Judicial Review & Administrative
The applicant sought an urgent interlocutory injunction restraining his removal from Australia after his visa was cancelled when he was charged with domestic violence offences. Jackson J refused the application because it raised no serious question to be tried. Sarah Spottiswood appeared for the Respondent, instructed by the Australian Government…
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