Florence Chen and Oliver Cook of Level Twenty Seven Chambers discuss the art of Evidence in Chief. They share practical insights for lawyers aiming to sharpen their trial advocacy and explore what aspiring barristers should know when considering a career at the Bar. Did you miss previous seminars? Check out the seminar archive on Level Twenty Seven Chambers' website for the video recordings and associated materials produced by the speakers. Want to join future seminars live, in pe...
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Florence Chen and Oliver Cook of Level Twenty Seven Chambers discuss the art of Evidence in Chief. They share practical insights for lawyers aiming to sharpen their trial advocacy and explore what aspiring barristers should know when considering a career at the Bar. Did you miss previous seminars? Check out the seminar archive on Level Twenty Seven Chambers' website for the video recordings and associated materials produced by the speakers. Want to join future seminars live, in pe...
Taking Stock of Vanderstock: electric vehicles, duties of excise and the Constitution
Briefed: Commercial Law Updates
55 minutes
1 year ago
Taking Stock of Vanderstock: electric vehicles, duties of excise and the Constitution
What does the seminar cover? In the decision of Vanderstock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30, the High Court held by a narrow 4:3 majority that a tax imposed by Victoria on the use of electrical and hybrid vehicles was invalid. The tax was held to be a “duty of excise” which, under s 90 of the Constitution, States cannot impose. Section 90 reserves to the Commonwealth Parliament the exclusive power to impose duties of excise. The decision is significant because the majority reopened and overruled pre...
Briefed: Commercial Law Updates
Florence Chen and Oliver Cook of Level Twenty Seven Chambers discuss the art of Evidence in Chief. They share practical insights for lawyers aiming to sharpen their trial advocacy and explore what aspiring barristers should know when considering a career at the Bar. Did you miss previous seminars? Check out the seminar archive on Level Twenty Seven Chambers' website for the video recordings and associated materials produced by the speakers. Want to join future seminars live, in pe...
