Who Won Tasmanian Dam Case
The Case Was Heard in May and June 1983 and the High Court Delivered Its Judgment a Few Weeks Later on 1 July 1983. in a 4:3 Split Decision the High Court...
The case was heard in May and June 1983 and the High Court delivered its judgment a few weeks later on 1 July 1983. In a 4:3 split decision the High Court largely upheld the validity of the Commonwealth laws, thereby preventing the dam proceeding.
Why is the Tasmanian dam case a landmark case?
The landmark Australian Tasmanian Dams case celebrated its 30th anniversary in August 2013. This case was a turning point for Australia. It had significant implications both for the interpretation of federal constitutional powers as well as the political relationship between the Commonwealth and the States.
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When was the Franklin dam dispute?
The iconic campaign sticker “No Dams In S-W Tasmania · World Heritage ·” was used to show opposition to the Franklin Dam in the early 1980sDatecirca 1978-1981LocationTasmania, AustraliaTypePolitical controversy Challenge of constitutional powersThemeEnvironmental debate
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