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Administrative Law: Context and Critique 4th Edition

By Michael Head
The Federation Press February 2017

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ISBN-13
9781760020842
Publisher
The Federation Press
Publication
February 2017
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
Australia ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Constant changes in administrative law and shifting political winds reinforce the need for an up-to-date volume that critically examines the law in its contemporary, as well as historical, context.

This fourth edition assesses the amalgamation of the federal administrative tribunals, the abandonment of plans to abolish the Australian Information Commissioner, the revamping of the rules regarding federal delegated legislation and the controversies around the rules of standing to challenge government environmental decisions.

It also reviews a string of possibly far-reaching High Court rulings, such as Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v Li (unreasonableness revamped), Plaintiff M-64-2015 v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (government “priorities” ruled relevant), Maritime Union of Australia v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (limits on the use of ministerial determinations), Wei v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (jurisdictional error and the mandatory/directory distinction), Minister for Immigration and Border Protection v WZARH (procedural fairness and “legitimate expectations”) and Isbester v Knox City Council (bias and the Stollery principle).

These developments highlight the ever-evolving shape of administrative law. They underscore a central argument of this book – the necessity to examine the content and trajectory of administrative law in its political, administrative and socio-economic settings.

This edition is further fashioned from the author’s experience of teaching administrative law since 1998.

Table of Contents

Preface
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
1.   What is Administrative Law?
2.  How to Approach Administrative Law
3.  The Constitutional and Legal Framework
4.  Where to Begin? Non-Judicial Review of Administrative Action
5.  Other Avenues of Review: The Ombudsman, Freedom of Information and the Right to Reasons
6.  Delegated Legislation and Statutory Interpretation
7.  Introduction to Judicial Review: Jurisdiction, Justiciability and Standing
8.  “Simple” Ultra Vires: Decisions Made Beyond Power
9.  “Extended” Ultra Vires: Abuse of Power
10. “Extended” Ultra Vires: Refusal to Exercise a Discretion
11.  Procedural Fairness (Natural Justice)
12. The Content of the Hearing Rule
13. The Bias Rule, Reasons and Probative Evidence
14. Substantive Fairness? Estoppel: Undertakings Regarding the Future
15. Exercise of Power
16. Jurisdictional Errors and Ouster Clauses
17. The Final Hurdle! Judicial Remedies and the ADJR Act
18. A Brief Overview and Exam Advice
Case Study 1: A Simple Case of Review of Cancellation of Pensions?
Case Study 2: The Removal of the Kosovar Refugees
Key Word and Phrases
Index
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