Corporations increasing power to Canberra?
Source:
LIJ (2008) 82 No 3
Date_of_entry:
14/03/2008
Legislation:
Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act 2005
Notes:
The High Court's interpretation of the Constitution has led to the expansion of federal powers. But will any limits remain to prevent further expansion?
Cases:
New South Wales and Ors v Commonwealth [2006] HCA 52 ; Re Pacific Coal Pty Ltd; Ex parte CFMEU(2000) 203 CLR 346 ; Melbourne Corporation v Commonwealth (1947) 74 CLR 31 ; Strickland v Rocla Concrete Pipes Limited (1971) 124 CLR 468 ; Actors and Announcers Equity Association of Australia and Ors v Fontana FilmsPty Ltd (1982) 150 CLR 169 ;