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UPCOMING EVENT: Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory: The High Court Steps into the Marriage Debate
The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law is pleased to present Dr Gabrielle Appleby, Adelaide Law School Stephen McDonald, Hanson Chambers speaking on Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory The High Court steps into the marriage equality debate In December 2013, the High Court decided that same-sex marriage legislation enacted by […]
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Could we have a Truly FEDERAL High Court?
Associate Professor John Gava takes us again into the debate on High Court appointments. His suggestion? Federalize the High Court! John argues that such a move would have an important symbolic effect, and potentionally practical effects that may manifest in the High Court’s reasoning. His comments are particularly timely as the Commonwealth Attorney-General, Nicola Roxon, […]
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