Should ministerial decisions be indemnified if the courts rule against them?

171 views · Published 4 September 2017 · 5:39 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: Libertarian Party (Australia) · 2017 · News & Politics

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Senator Leyonhjelm opposes an extraordinary Bill before the courts.

The Government is seeking to grant retrospective absolution for ministerial decisions on migration visas from adverse decisions by the courts.

It seems completely at odds with the principles upon which a liberal democracy and just legal system should operate.

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