In Minogue v Victoria, the High Court has rejected an application to declare certain provisions of the Corrections Act (Vic) constitutionally invalid. In doing so, the Court has affirmed Crump and Knight. and discussed the distinction between the executive and judicial powers in the context of parole decisions.
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Practitioners Guide: applying for a judge to recuse themselves
PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE TO MAKING AN APPLICATION FOR RECUSAL ON THE BASIS OF ACTUAL OR APPREHENDED BIAS
Making an application for a judicial officer to recuse themselves on the basis of actual or apprehended bias requires a serious consideration of the relevant legal principles as well as a thorough review of the factual circumstances of the matter.
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