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Palmer v Western Australia

(2021) 272 CLR 505
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year2021
StatusBinding authority

Summary

HCA upheld WA COVID-19 border closure legislation as valid under s.92, finding restrictions on interstate movement were reasonably necessary and proportionate to protect public health.

Key Principle

The HCA held that Western Australia's COVID-19 border closure legislation was valid under s.92 of the Constitution; the restriction on interstate movement was reasonably necessary and proportionate to protect public health.

Area of Law

constitutional

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