Government Accountability (Paperback)

Synopsis

Government Accountability: Australian Administrative Law offers an introduction to administrative law in Australia by reference to its guiding principle, accountability. The book explores the complex theory underlying this area of law through the inclusion of many examples and with an emphasis on practicalities. 1. Introduction -- I. Administrative decision-making. 2. Organisation and structure of government -- 3. Administrative powers -- 4. Delegated legislation -- II. Accountability mechanisms. 5. Public investigatory bodies -- 6. Information disclosure -- 7. Review sought by affected persons -- III. Merits review. 8. Review on the merits -- 9. Administrative review tribunals -- IV. Judicial review. 10. Introduction to judicial review -- 11. Limits on judicial review -- 12. Introduction to the grounds of review -- 13. Procedural fairness -- 14. Determining the scope of a power -- 15. Improper exercise of power -- 16. Consequences of unlawful action. Judith Bannister, Gabrielle Appleby, Anna Olijnyk ; with Joanna Howe. Includes bibliographical references and index.