The Separation of Powers and the Mineralogy/Palmer Litigation
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | The Separation of Powers and the Mineralogy/Palmer Litigation |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 1592 |
Book Title | Current Issues in Australian Constitutional Law |
Authors | |
Author | Gray, Anthony |
Editors | Thompson, A. Keith |
Page Range | 63-92 |
Chapter Number | 2 |
Number of Pages | 30 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | Connor Court Publishing |
Place of Publication | Redland Bay, Australia |
ISBN | 9781922815125 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.connorcourtpublishing.com.au/CURRENT-ISSUES-IN-AUSTRALIAN-CONSTITUTIONAL-LAW--A-KEITH-THOMPSON-Editor_p_498.html |
Abstract | In a landmark decision in 1996, a majority of the High Court found that the principle of separation of powers could be effectively drawn down from the Australian Constitution so as to be applicable to the state context. The principle is axiomatic as part of constitutional governance, seeking to enshrine checks and balances as a means of limiting the power of the state against individuals. Recently, the Western Australian Parliament passed legislation specifically naming and targeting an individual and organisation, in relation to particular matters in dispute. Effectively, the legislation rendered court proceedings pointless, because it effectively ordered courts not to review or quash government decisions or to provide a remedy in the event it found a law had been breached. The High Court validated the measure. This article argues there were good arguments in favour of the law being held invalid. The decision to validate such measures also imperils the rule of law. |
Keywords | Separation of powers, Kahle, Clive Palmer, Western Australia,usurpation, judicial power, Chapter III, Australian Constitution |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 480702. Constitutional law |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Law and Justice |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7qvv/the-separation-of-powers-and-the-mineralogy-palmer-litigation
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