Australian Public Law

Administrative law journal articles index

Proceedings of the 'National Administrative Law Forum' - The Annual AIAL Conference (1997-2000) - separate page lists many papers, each set of conference papers may be downloaded in .pdf format
AIAL Forum - The AIAL Quarterly Journal (Nos. 23-28) - separate page lists many articles, each edition may be downloaded in .pdf format
McMillan J, 'The Foundations and Limitations of Judicial Review' - Gilbert and Tobin Centre of Public Law - Constitutional Law Conference (15 February 2002)
Abadee N, 'Commentary on Sir Anthony Mason's Paper - The Hickman Principle and Part 8 of the Migration Act' - Gilbert and Tobin Centre of Public Law - Constitutional Law Conference (15 February 2002)
Martin K, 'Disciplined for "Bringing a Sport into Disrepute"' - (2001) MULR 22; (2001) 25 Melbourne University Law Review 654
Verspaandonk R, Shaping Relations Between Government and Citizens: Future Directions in Public Administration? - Cth Parliamentary Library Research Paper 5 2001-02 (3 October 2001) - Abstract
Harris A, 'Auditors-General: Policies and Politics' - Parliament and the Public Interest. Lectures in the Senate Occasional Lecture Series, 2000 (June 2001)
Mulgan R, 'Public Servants and the Public Interest' - Parliament and the Public Interest. Lectures in the Senate Occasional Lecture Series, 2000 (June 2001)
Coghill K, 'Ministers in Office: Preparation and Performance' - Parliament and the Public Interest. Lectures in the Senate Occasional Lecture Series, 2000 (June 2001)
Cranwell G, Treaties and Australian Law - Administrative Discretions, Statutes and the Common Law - QUT Law and Justice Journal [2001] QUTLJJ 5; (2001) 1(1) QUTLJJ 49 - Abstract
Clarke J, Cubillo v Commonwealth (2001) 25 Melbourne University Law Review 218 (April 2001) - Abstract
Sidebotham N, Judicial Review: Is There Still a Role for Unreasonableness? - E Law - Murdoch University Electronic Journal of Law, Vol 8, No 1 (March 2001) - Abstract
Orr G and Williams G, Electoral Challenges: Judicial Review of Parliamentary Elections in Australia - The Sydney Law Review Volume 23 Number 1 - March 2001
Wright D, 'Rethinking the Doctrine of Legitimate Expectations in Canadian Administrative Law' - 38 Osgoode Hall Law Journal (2000)
Kneebone S, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs v Fathia Mohammed Yusuf - Bond University High Court Review (2000) - Volume 6 - Abstract
Harris T, Auditors-General: Policies and Politics - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series - Parliament and the Public Interest Lectures in the Senate Occasional Lecture Series (2000)
Mulgan R, Public Servants and the Public Interest - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series - Parliament and the Public Interest Lectures in the Senate Occasional Lecture Series (2000)
Tiffen R, The Scandals We Deserve? - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series - Australia and Parliamentary Orthodoxy and Other Lectures (June 2000) (deals with the Laws/Jones 'cash for comment' affair and the ABA enquiry)
Mason Sir Anthony, The High Court as Gatekeeper - [2000] MULR 31; (2000) 24 Melbourne University Law Review 784 - Abstract
Di Felice V, Stopping or Preventing Industrial Action in Australia - [2000] MULR 12; (2000) 24 Melbourne University Law Review 310 (August 2000) - Abstract
Liverani MR, Administrative Review: Back to the drawing board for tribunal reformers - (2001) 39 (1) LSJ 67 - Abstract
McMillan J, Parliament and Administrative Law - Cth Parliamentary Library Research Paper 13 2000-01 (7 November 2000) - Abstract
Airo-Farulla G, Rationality and Judicial Review of Administrative Action - [2000] MULR 23; (2000) 24 Melbourne University Law Review 543 - Abstract
Crock M, Abebe v Commonwealth; Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs v Eshetu - [2000] MULR 6; (2000) 24 Melbourne University Law Review 190 - Abstract
Bottomley S, Government Business Enterprises and Public Accountability through Parliament - Cth Parliamentary Library Research Paper 18 1999-2000 (11 April 2000) - Abstract
Stewart C, Substantive Unfairness: A New Species of Abuse of Power? - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 3 (2000) - Abstract
Snell R, The Kiwi Paradox - A Comparison of Freedom of Information in Australia and New Zealand - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 3 (2000) - Abstract
Mason, Sir Anthony, Judicial Review: A View from Constitutional and Other Perspectives - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Sackville Justice R, The Limits of Judicial Review of Executive Action: Some Comparisons between Australia and the United States - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Gageler S, The Underpinnings of Judicial Review of Administrative Action: Common Law or Constitution? - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Zines L, Federalism and Administrative Discretion in Australia, with European Comparisons - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Saunders C, Administrative Law and Relations Between Governments: Australia and Europe Compared - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Seddon N, The Crown - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Cane P, Merits Review and Judicial Review: The AAT as Trojan Horse - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Allars M, The Rights of Citizens and the Limits of Administrative Discretion: The Contribution of Sir Anthony Mason to Administrative Law - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Gummow Justice W, The Permanent Legacy - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Zines L, Sir Anthony Mason - Federal Law Review Vol 28 No 2 (2000) - Abstract
Jolly R, The Implied Freedom of Political Communication and Disclosure of Government Information - Federal Law Review Volume 28 No. 1 (2000) - Abstract
Spry M, Procedural Fairness and the Right to Dismiss a Senior Public Servant - Cth Parliamentary Library Research Note 3 1999-2000 (24 August 1999) - Abstract
Mantziaris C, Can Private Government Contractors Claim Crown Immunities? - Cth Parliamentary Library Research Note 25 1998-99 (29 June 1999) - Abstract
Smith P, Red Tape and the Ombudsman - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series - The Senate and Good Government, and Other Lectures in the Senate Occasional Lecture Series (May 1999)
Fleming G, Administrative Review and the 'Normative' Goal-Is Anybody Out There? - Federal Law Review Volume 28 No. 1 (1999) - Abstract
Rothwell DR, Quasi-Incorporation of International Law in Australia: Broadcasting Standards, Cultural Sovereignty and International Trade - Federal Law Review Vol 27 No 3 (1999) (Deals with the High Court's decision in Project Blue Sky) - Abstract
Campbell E, Ostensible Authority in Public Law - Federal Law Review Vol 27 No 1 (1999) - Abstract
Gardner K, The open and shut 'bat case': North Coast Environmental Council v National Parks and Wildlife Service - (1999) 37 (7) LSJ 65 (deals with jurisdictional fact doctrine) - Abstract
Glanfield L, Access to Justice: a perspective from the Director General (1999) 37 (6) LSJ 52 (Director-General NSW A-G's department) - Abstract
Bhuta N, Justice Without Borders? Prosecuting General Pinochet (1999) 23 Melbourne University Law Review 499 - Abstract
Patmore G, Moving Towards a Substantive Conception of the Anti-Discrimination Principle: Waters v Public Transport Corporation of Victoria Reconsidered (1999) 23 Melbourne University Law Review 121 - Abstract
Stein Justice P, New directions in the prevention and resolution of environmental disputes - specialist environmental courts - paper delivered in Manila 6 March 1999 to 'The South-East Asian Regional Symposium on the Judiciary and the Law of Sustainable Development' (Deals with the role of the NSW Land and Environment Court, and considers numerous administrative law issues) - Abstract
Topperwien B, Separation of powers and the status of administrative review - published in (1999) AIAL Forum, No.20 - the Journal of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law - Abstract
Robinson M, Rights to Reasons - What is Adequate? - Sydney barrister (personal website) - Abstract
Mulgan R, Politicising the Australian Public Service? - Cth Parliamentary Library Research Paper 3 1998-99 (10 November 1998) - Abstract
Mantziaris C, Ministerial Directions to Statutory Corporations - Cth Parliamentary Library Research Paper 7 1998-99 (8 November 1998) - Abstract
Mantziaris C, Interpreting Ministerial Directions to Statutory Corporations: What Does a Theory of Responsible Government Deliver? - Federal Law Review Vol 26 No 2 (1998) - Abstract
Thomson J, Estoppel by Representation in Administrative Law - Federal Law Review Vol 26 No 1 (1998) - Abstract
Creyke R and Hill G, A Wavy Line in the Sand: Bond and Jurisdictional Issues in Judicial and Administrative Review - Federal Law Review Vol 26 No 1 (1998) - Abstract
Heibert JL, A Hybrid-Approach to Protect Rights? An Argument in Favour of Supplementing Canadian Judicial Review with Australia's Model of Parliamentary Scrutiny - Federal Law Review Vol 26 No 1 (1998) - Abstract
McMillan J, Review of Government Policy by Administrative Tribunals - (1998) National Law Review 10 - Abstract
Creyke R, The Criteria and Standards for Merit Review by Administrative Tribunals - (1998) National Law Review 9 - Abstract
Robinson M, The New Administrative Decisions Tribunal of NSW - Sydney barrister (personal website) - Abstract
Kneebone S, Refugees, Natural Justice and Sovereignty: Fundamental or Substantial Justice? - (precedes the High Court's decision in Eshetu, which overruled the Full Court decision discussed in this article) - Abstract
Kirby Justice M, Freedom of Information: The Seven Deadly Sins - paper delivered to British section of International Commission of Jurists - 17 December 1997 - Abstract
Crock M and Robinson M, Redefining the Role of the Courts: The Implications of Recent Developments in the Judicial Review of Migration Decisions - delivered to an AIC Conference titled 'Administrative Law and Ethics' in Canberra, 24-26 November 1997- Abstract
Whincop MJ and Keyes ME, Corporation, Contract, Community: An Analysis of Governance in the Privatisation of Public Enterprise and the Publicisation of Private Corporate Law - Federal Law Review Vol 25 No 1 (1997) (public law in an age of economic rationalism) - Abstract
Cameron F, Scope for inquisitorial procedures in new Administrative Decisions Tribunal (1997) 35 (7) LSJ 41 - Abstract
Robinson M, Personal Senior Public Sector Liability in Australia - Sydney barrister (personal website) - paper delivered at a BLEC Seminar titled 'Government Liability' in Canberra, 1 November 1996 - Abstract
Robinson M, Executive Necessity: Upholding Contracts of a Previous Government - Sydney barrister (personal website) - paper delivered at a BLEC Seminar titled 'Government Liability' in Canberra, 1 November 1996 - Abstract
Beyond the door-keeper - Standing to sue for public remedies - Australian Law Reform Commission Report No. 78 (February 1996). Referred to with approval (and in part seemingly adopted) by Gaudron, Gummow and Kirby JJ in Bateman's Bay Local Aboriginal Land Council v The Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund Pty Limited (1998) 194 CLR 247 - Abstract
Creyke R, Introduction and Overview - Federal Law Review Vol 24 No 2 (1996) (the papers in this issue - see below - were presented at a conference at ANU in August 1996, and this introduction puts them in context) - Abstract
Allars M, Reputation, Power and Fairness: A Review of the Impact of Judicial Review upon Investigative Tribunals - Federal Law Review Vol 24 No 2 (1996). Also see commentary by Tom Sherman - Abstract
Bayne P, Recurring Themes in the Interpretation of the Commonwealth Freedom of Information Act - Federal Law Review Vol 24 No 2 (1996) - Abstract
McMillan J, Recent Themes in Judicial Review of Federal Executive Action - Federal Law Review Vol 24 No 2 (1996). Also see commentary by Henry Burmester. (Neither of them likes the Federal Court's activist tendencies). Nor, for that matter, did the High Court in Wu Shan Liang - Abstract
Johnson P, Recent Developments Concerning Tribunals in Australia - Federal Law Review Vol 24 No 2 (1996) (deals inter alia with Craig and Brandy - suggests that neither general merit review tribunals nor disguised merits review by the courts is a desirable development). Also see commentary by Robert West - Abstract
Campbell E, Termination of Appointments to Public Offices - Federal Law Review Vol 24 No 1 (1996) - Abstract
Liverani MR, FOI Review: Chipping away at secrecy (1996) 34 (9) LSJ 64 - Abstract
Jones M, Human rights concerns in the process of administrative law reform in NSW - (1996) 34 (1) LSJ 65 - Abstract
Braham PS, Compensation for administrative error. Suing city hall - (1996) 34 (2) LSJ 30 (deals with NT v Mengel; James v Commonwealth etc.) - Abstract
Davis H, Misfeasance in Public Office - (case note on British position as at 1996) - Abstract
Forbes JRS, Judicial Review of Political Parties - Cth Parliamentary Library Research Paper 21 1995-96 (deals with Cameron v Hogan and more recent cases on the extent to which administrative law judicial review grounds are applicable to decisions and actions of clubs, political parties etc) - Abstract
Open government: a review of the federal Freedom of Information Act 1982 - Australian Law Reform Commission Report No. 77 (31 December 1995) - Abstract
Roberts S, Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs v Teoh: The High Court Decision and the Government's Reaction to it - Australian Journal of Human Rights Vol 2 No 1(1995) - Abstract
Robinson M, Northern Territory of Australia v Mengel - Sydney barrister (personal website) - Abstract
Twomey A, Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs v Teoh - Federal Law Review Vol 23 No 2 (1995) - Abstract
Cossins A, Revisiting Open Government: Recent Developments in Shifting the Boundaries of Government Secrecy under Public Interest Immunity and Freedom of Information Law - Federal Law Review Vol 23 No 2 (1995) - Abstract
Taylor J, Parliament and the Auditor-General - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series - Republicanism, Responsible Government and Human Rights (August 1995)
Robinson M and Harvey I, Private Law vs Public Law: Issues in Government Liability - paper delivered at a BLEC Conference 'Government Liability, Issues in Public Law: 4th Annual Workshop' in Melbourne on 4 May 1995 - Abstract
Churches S, Seven little Australians and Government overreaction (1995) 33 (8) LSJ 51) (discusses Teoh) - Abstract
Hall AN, Judicial Power, The Duality Of Functions And The Administrative Appeals Tribunal - Federal Law Review Vol 22 No 1 (1994) - Abstract
Cripps Y, Some Effects of European Law on English Administrative Law - Indiana Journal of Global Studies Volume 2 Issue 1 (1994) - Abstract
Williams D, Law and Administrative Discretion - Indiana Journal of Global Studies Volume 2 Issue 1 (1994) - Abstract
Wettenhall R, Corporatised Bodies Old and New: Is Parliament Missing Out? - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series (December 1993)
Ian Temby I, Safeguarding Integrity in Government - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series (December 1993)
Argument S, Parliamentary Scrutiny of Quasi-legislation - Chapters 1-4 | Chapters 5-8
Bayne P, Tribunals in the System of Government - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series (July 1990)
Pearce D, The Commonwealth Ombudsman: Present Operation and Future Developments - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series - Unchaining the Watch-Dogs, Parliament House, Canberra (March 1990)
Saunders C, The Role of the Administrative Review Council - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series - Unchaining the Watch-Dogs, Parliament House, Canberra (March 1990)
Taylor J, The Auditor-General - Ally of the People, the Parliament and the Executive - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series - Unchaining the Watch-Dogs, Parliament House, Canberra (March 1990)
Papers presented at a Parliamentary Workshop, October 1989:
- Session 1 - An Overview of the Scrutiny System by Watchers and Watched - Uhr J, Estimates Committee Scrutiny of Government Appropriations and Expenditure: Nature, Purpose and Effects; Keating M, The Standpoint of Finance: More than a Watching Brief - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series
  McMullan R, A Government Senator's Standpoint: Value for Money or Watching Ministerial Backs?; Coates J, A Finance and Public Administration Perspective: Complementing the Estimates Scrutiny Process
- Session 2 - Questions and Answers Session: 'Are There Too Many Watchers and Not Enough Managers?' - A panel of the Speakers, chaired by Peter O'Keeffe
- Session 3 - The Theory and Practice of Public Accountability - the Views of Key Practitioners - Taylor J, Auditing public expenditure and the estimates process: the role of the Auditor-General; Tickner R, Parliament, the Public Service and Accountable Management'
- Session 4 - The Role of Opposition Senators - Politics or Auditing - Baume P, The Right to Hold Government to Account: Estimates Committees and the role of the Opposition
- Session 5 - Sounding Off and Rounding Off
Taylor J, Auditing Public Expenditure and the Estimates Process The Role of the Auditor-General - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series (October 1989)
Bishop B, Public Administration A Sharpening of the Focus - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series (October 1989)
O'Keeffe P, Deregulation, Merits Review and the Withering of Parliamentary Sovereignty - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series (December 1988)
Lynch A, Legislation by Proclamation - Parliamentary Nightmare, Bureaucratic Dream - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series (July 1988)
O'Keeffe P, Spoilt for a Ha'p'worth of Tar. How Bureaucratic Law-making can Undermine the Ideals of Civil Liberty - Australian Senate - Papers on Parliament Series (April 1988)