The Use of the Courts (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Standing (legal definition)
Standing (legal definition)
Party must be directly affected by issues to bring case
Ultra vires meaning
Ultra vires meaning
Laws made beyond parliament's granted powers
Section 109 Australian Constitution
Section 109 Australian Constitution
Commonwealth law prevails when inconsistent with state law
Abrogate (legal term)
Abrogate (legal term)
To abolish or cancel a law
Statutory interpretation by courts
Statutory interpretation by courts
Courts add meaning and clarity to legislation
Parliament overriding court decisions
Parliament overriding court decisions
Can override all except High Court constitutional rulings
NSW gender recognition case result
NSW gender recognition case result
Registry can record sex as gender-neutral
Masson v Parsons final decision
Masson v Parsons final decision
Sperm donor recognised as legal parent with rights
Courts reactive in law reform
Courts reactive in law reform
Can only act when case brought; cannot initiate reform
Cost limitation (Masson v Parsons)
Cost limitation (Masson v Parsons)
Over $800,000 in legal costs incurred