Latest News
View AllUpcoming Seminars
View AllNo seminars are currently available
Latest Publications
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…
Taking Stock of Vanderstock: Section 90, Electric Vehicles and the Future of State Taxes on Goods
9-11-23 / Sarah Spottiswood, Michael Maynard — Judicial Review & Administrative, Tax
In the decision Vanderstock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30, the High Court held by a narrow 4:3 majority that a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of electrical and hybrid vehicles (EVs) was invalid. The decision is significant because the majority reopened and overruled previous High Court authority to reach…
Recent Cases
View AllHeuston v Horton [2024] QCAT 432
28-10-24 / Scott McLeod KC — Judicial Review & Administrative
Scott McLeod KC represented the Respondent, instructed by the Queensland Police Service solicitor.
Legal Services Commissioner v Li [2024] QCAT 444
16-10-24 / Oliver Cook — Judicial Review & Administrative, Professional Discipline & Regulatory
Oliver Cook appeared for the Legal Services Commission.
Palmer v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2024] FCA 1167
8-10-24 / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Salwa Marsh — Corporations, Professional Discipline & Regulatory, Judicial Review & Administrative
The Federal Court (Button J) heard an application to stay proceedings brought by Clive Palmer and one of his companies. In the proceedings, the Palmer Parties sought declarations as to the validity of interviews of Mr Palmer, conducted by ASIC under compulsory powers, and the use of transcripts produced in…
