I would like to disclose that I acted as instructing solicitor for MerrallsJDMrGatesSMr on behalf of the Attorney-General of Tasmania, intervening, during the hearing on this matter before the Full Court of the Federal Court on 20–21 November 2007 and 7 December 2007.
2.
As demonstrated in the cases of Viskauskas v Niland (1983) 153CLR280 and University of Wollongong v Metwally (1984) 158CLR447.
3.
Emphasis added.
4.
Under the combined operation of ss 71 and 77(iii) of the Constitution and s 39 of the Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth).
5.
Commonwealth v Wood (2006) 148FCR276.
6.
Trust Company of Australia (trading as Stockland Property Management) v Skiwing Pty Ltd (trading as Café Tiffany's) (2006) 66NSWLR77.
7.
(2006) 228CLR45, 65–66 (GleesonCJ).
8.
Section 75(iii) invests original federal jurisdiction in the High Court in relation to matters in which the Commonwealth, or a person suing or being sued on behalf of the Commonwealth, is a party.
