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In this chapter I argue that the law relating to standing in constitutional cases is complex, draws invidious distinctions, and produces unnecessary uncertainty. Reform is necessary. In this, I agree with Keyzer and others who have powerfully critiqued aspects of the Australian law of standing. However, I also argue that any reform proposals must pay close attention to, and work within, the Australian constitutional tradition. Accordingly, I focus on the potential for the rule of law to function as an organising principle for reform of the law of standing. I suggest that it is not likely to be fruitful to base arguments for reform on a principle of access to constitutional justice. Although arguments based on popular sovereignty and freedom of political communication draw on the Australian constitutional tradition, I find them unpersuasive. Finally, in arguing for reform of the law of standing, I resist the movement towards assimilating its content with the concept of a ‘matter’ under Ch III of the Australian Constitution
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Recommended Citation
Evans, Simon
(2010)
"Standing To Raise Constitutional Issues,"
Bond Law Review:
Vol. 22:
Iss.
3, Article 3.
Available at:
http://epublications.bond.edu.au/blr/vol22/iss3/3
