High Court says ‘direct and far-reaching ramifications’ of contract gives outsider right to relief

High Court 2022-03-09 9:42 pm By Bianca Hrovat | Sydney

The High Court has ruled that the “direct and far-reaching ramifications” of a contract between the federal government and Tasmania’s two major airports justifies an order for declaratory relief sought by local councils about the obligation of the airports’ operators to pay rates.