Falzon v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2018] HCA 2 (7 February 2018) The case note is part of two part series on the ‘Character Test’ (the test) under section 501(1) of the Migration Act 1958 (the Act). Part one discusses Furlong...
Consumer Law – Dishwasher Tablets and Stuck-on Food Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Limited v Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Limited [2018] FCA 378 Justice Lee of the Federal Court of Australia recently decided on a case under the Australian Consumer Law....
AYX18 v Minister of Home Affairs[2018] FCA 283 A recent decision by Justice Perram in the Federal Court demonstrates how independent decision making by judges protects human rights and enforces international human rights agreements. This migration case involves...
Newcastle Port Corporation v MS Magdalene Schiffahrtsgesellschaft MBH [2013] NSWLEC 210 This case concerns a heavy fuel oil spill in Newcastle NSW and the legal proceedings that followed. The case demonstrates how the law deals with complex issues relating to...
Cultural Burial and the Law The law in NSW is found in legislation (laws made by Parliament) and case law (laws made by judges). This is sometimes called ‘Black Letter Law’ which is the foundation of the rule of law. However, due to the cultural diversity of...
Sentencing decisions of judges are often commented on by the media. In particular, judges are often criticised for being too lenient on offenders. Judicial independence is a fundamental principle of the rule of law and requires that judges make decisions based on the...
