Alexander v Minister for Home AffairsCitation:[2022] HCA 19Before:Kiefel CJ, Gageler, Keane, Gordon, Edelman, Steward, Gleeson JJDate:08 Jun 2022Case Number:S103/2021Read more

Alexander v Minister for Home AffairsCitation:[2022] HCA 19Before:Kiefel CJ, Gageler, Keane, Gordon, Edelman, Steward, Gleeson JJDate:08 Jun 2022Case Number:S103/2021Read more

Section 36B of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) is a valid exercise of legislative power under s 51(xix) of the Constitution and does not confer judicial power on the Minister contrary to Ch III, as the provision is protective and not punitive in character.

Parties
Plaintiff: Plaintiff; Defendant: Minister for Home Affairs
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 June 2022
Procedural Posture
Constitutional Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Naturalisation and Aliens, Cessation of Citizenship, Judicial Power, Terrorism
Constitutional Law Naturalisation and Aliens Cessation of Citizenship Judicial Power Terrorism

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Parties

Plaintiff

Plaintiff

Minister for Home Affairs

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Constitutional Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether s 36B of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) is a valid exercise of legislative power under s 51(xix) of the Constitution
  2. 2 Whether s 36B confers upon the Minister a judicial function contrary to Ch III of the Constitution

Ratio Decidendi

Section 36B of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) is a valid exercise of legislative power under s 51(xix) of the Constitution and does not confer judicial power on the Minister contrary to Ch III, as the provision is protective and not punitive in character.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • The plaintiff's challenge to s 36B is dismissed.