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Acting for the appellants in proceedings concerning the constitutional validity and efficacy of Commonwealth and State provisions in respect of foreign land tax surcharge. F I Gordon KC with T M Wood; instructed by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Acting for the plaintiff in a case concerning the constitutionality of the detention of an immigrant. C L Lenehan SC and F I Gordon KC with J S Stellios and T M Wood, instructed by Allens.
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For the plaintiffs in a constitutional law matter concerning duties of excise. Led by R Merkel KC and C L Lenehan SC with F I Gordon SC, instructed by Equity Generation Lawyers.
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For the plaintiffs in a constitutional law matter. This case addressed if Victoria charging for electric vehicle road use was permitted under s90 of the Constitution. R Merkel KC and C L Lenehan SC with F I Gordon SC and T M Wood, instructed by Equity Generation Lawyers.
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For applicants in an appeal of a consumer law matter. Led by A Myers KC and S Senathirajah KC, instructed by LK Law.
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For the 25th–28th Respondents in a native title matter. The case involved some questions of the constitutionality of a particular land acquisition. Unled, instructed by MinterEllison.
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For the Attorney-General for the State of Victoria in a constitutional question of whether state laws are applicable to offenders convicted of Commonwealth offences. Led by R J Orr KC, instructed by the Victorian Government Solicitor.
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For the respondent in a criminal law matter. This case involved the conduct of a registered police informer. Led by L Crowley KC and R Sharp SC, instructed by S Bruckard, Solicitor for Public Prosecutions (Cth).
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For the appellant in a constitutional case concerning the judicial power of Commonwealth, where the appellant’s visa was cancelled on character grounds in consequence of Australian Security Intelligence Organisation decision. Led by Craig Lenehan SC, instructed by Michael Jones, solicitor.
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For the Attorney-General for the State of Victoria, intervening in a case concerning questions of judicial powers of the Commonwealth. Led by R J Orr QC, instructed by the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office.
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For the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth, intervening in a matter concerning constitutional questions on whether the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) impermissibly burden the implied freedom of political communication. Led by S P Donaghue, instructed by the Australian Government Solicitor.
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For the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth, intervening in a case concerning the constitutionality of the Iron Ore Processing (Mineralogy Pty Ltd) Agreement Amendment Act 2020 (WA). Led by S P Donaghue QC, instructed by the Australian Government Solicitor.
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A summary of this case is as follows: From time to time since 16 March 2020, “Lockdown Directions” have been made under ss 200(1)(b) and (d) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) (PHW Act). Those Directions imposed various restrictions on the freedom of movement of people within…
