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Flint V Webb
''Baxter v Commissioners of Taxation (NSW)'',. and ''Flint v Webb'', were the last of a series of cases concerning whether the States could tax the income of a Commonwealth officer which had resulted in conflict between the High Court of Australia, High Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Privy Council. The two cases were heard together, however two separate judgments were issued with ''Baxter v Commissioners of Taxation (NSW)'' addressing the substantive issues, and ''Flint v Webb'' addressing the applications for a certificate to appeal to the Privy Council. The judgement of Samuel Griffith, Griffith Chief Justice of Australia, CJ in ''Flint v Webb'' suggested two ways in which that conflict could be resolved. Both suggestions were adopted by the Parliament of Australia, Commonwealth Parliament by legislation that permitted the States to tax the income of a Commonwealth officer, and gave the High Court exclusive appellate jurisdiction on such constitutional q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Court Of Australia
The High Court of Australia is Australia's apex court. It exercises Original jurisdiction, original and appellate jurisdiction on matters specified within Constitution of Australia, Australia's Constitution. The High Court was established following passage of the ''Judiciary Act 1903''. It derives its authority from Chapter III of the Australian Constitution, which vests it responsibility for the judiciary, judicial power of the Commonwealth. Important legal instruments pertaining to the High Court include the ''Judiciary Act 1903'' and the ''High Court of Australia Act 1979''.. Its bench is composed of seven justices, including a Chief Justice of Australia, Chief Justice, currently Susan Kiefel. Justices of the High Court are appointed by the Governor-General of Australia, Governor-General on the Advice (constitutional law), advice of the Prime Minister of Australia, Prime Minister and are appointed permanently until their mandatory retirement at age 70, unless they retire ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
