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Graham Barclay Oysters Pty Ltd v Ryan

(2002) 211 CLR 540
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2002
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A government regulatory authority owes no duty of care to consumers where statutory powers are discretionary and policy considerations militate against imposing liability.

Key Principle

government liability in negligence; duty of care of regulatory authorities; policy considerations

Area of Law

constitutional

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