Delegation of statutory powers – Express or implied?
When legislation creates a power or discretion, by whom should it be exercised? It is not always practicable for the…
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Public law in brief: Statutory interpretation
In this public law in brief, Will Sharpe and Katherine Cooke look at key aspects of the modern approach to…
Case note: Smethurst V Commissioner of Police [2020] HCA 14
High Court weighs up confidentiality, privacy, and public interest considerations in refusing order for destruction of material seized under warrant….
Highlights of HWL Ebsworth’s Victorian based Government Lawyers’ Conferences
HWL Ebsworth was pleased to once again present its Government Lawyers’ Conference series last month which was attended by close…
Developers beware – Is your Payment Schedule BIF compliant?
Harsh consequences follow when payment schedules do not meet requirements prescribed by the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (BIF)….
The importance of strategic direction in planning schemes
A recent Planning Panels Victoria report, Moira C88 (PSA) [2019] PPV 34 (3 June 2019), has highlighted the need for…