The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Association of Constitutional Law is pleased to present
Professor Greg Taylor, Adelaide Law School
The University of Adelaide
speaking on
The Kable Principle in the Draft Federal Constitution
Chair: Wilfrid Prest, Professor Emeritus of History and of Law, University of Adelaide
The Commonwealth Constitution almost contained a "judicial incompatibility clause" akin to the Kable principle. This seminar outlines the history of this clause, including the personal feud that led to it, and asks: what motivated the proponents and defenders of this clause? How did its opponents, colonial legislatures and the public at large view this proposal? Why was it finally deleted? And what, if anything, does this episode say about the legitimacy of today‰Ûªs doctrines protecting judicial power?
Venue: Pilgrim Hall, 12 Flinders St, Adelaide
Members and non-members welcome.
Attendance at this seminar may be recognised for MCPD purposes.
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