The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1914] AC 237
[PRIVY COUNCIL.]
ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA AND OTHERS APPELLANTS; AND THE COLONIAL SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED AND OTHERS RESPONDENTS.
ON APPEAL FROM THE HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA.
1913 Nov. 28;
Dec. 1, 2, 17.
Dec. 1, 2, 17.
VISCOUNT HALDANE L.C., LORD DUNEDIN, LORD SHAW OF DUNFERMLINE, and LORD MOULTON.
Legislative Power of the Commonwealth Parliament
— Constitution of the Commonwealth
— Royal Commissions
— Power to enforce Attendance of Witnesses
— Penalties
— Ultra vires
— Federal Principle of Constitution
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Royal Commissions Act, 1902 (No. 12 of 1902 of the Commonwealth)
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Royal Commissions Act, 1912 (No. 4 of 1912 of the Commonwealth)
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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, 1900 (Imperial, 63 & 64 Vict. c. 12), s. 9; Constitution, ss. 51, 107, 128.