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The Sixty-Fifth Report of the Law Reform Committee of South Australia, relating to the inherited imperial law regarding the Crown, offers an analysis of various statutes that govern the Crown’s rights and prerogatives. The report specifically addresses the relationship between the Crown, the state, and legal procedures, highlighting statutes inherited from English imperial law that Read More …
The human right to water is the right of every individual to have access to clean, safe, and affordable water to meet their basic needs. This right is fundamental for life, health, and dignity, and it has been recognized at the international level as part of broader human rights frameworks. International Recognition: The right to Read More …
The Kable principle holds that a state legislature cannot enact laws that undermine or erode the integrity or independence of the judiciary. This principle stems from the Australian Constitution and the separation of powers doctrine, which requires that the powers of the legislature, executive, and judiciary remain distinct to ensure a fair and balanced system Read More …
Drivers You and all passengers in your vehicle must always wear a seatbelt or child restraint when driving. Driving includes when the vehicle is moving or stationary (for example, when stopped at traffic lights), but not when parked. As the driver of the vehicle, it is your responsibility to ensure you and every passenger in Read More …
The “Assessing Fitness to Drive for Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers” (Edition 2022) is a publication by Austroads that provides guidelines for assessing a driver’s medical fitness to operate a motor vehicle, both for commercial and private use. It is aimed at medical professionals, health practitioners, and road safety authorities to ensure that drivers are Read More …
Medical exemptions A driver or passenger doesn’t have to wear a seat belt (including a child restraint or booster seat) if they have a current medical certificate that: explains why you are exempt is signed by a medical practitioner (a doctor, for example) shows the date it was written has an expiry date of less Read More …
A State Parliament cannot impose a discriminatory tax that only applies to part of the population in an arbitrary or unjust manner, as this would violate the constitutional principles of equality and fairness. As this is the case a state cannot impose a discriminatory tax solely on land tax payers to fund the costs of Read More …
In Victoria, land tax exemptions under Sections 88A and 88B of the Land Tax Act 2005 provide relief for certain properties that meet specific criteria. These exemptions are designed to reduce or eliminate the amount of land tax payable on certain types of land. Here’s a detailed guide on how to claim these exemptions: Section Read More …
Nationwide News Pty. Limited published a story in The Australian newspaper that accused Wills, the then Commonwealth Industrial Relations Minister, of misconduct. Wills sued for defamation. The case was heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales where the publisher of the article raised a constitutional defense, arguing that their freedom of expression and Read More …
Lange v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1997) 189 CLR 520 is a landmark decision by the High Court of Australia that significantly influenced the development of the law regarding freedom of political communication in Australia. The case established key principles related to the implied constitutional right to freedom of political communication, which, though not explicitly stated Read More …