Williams v United States of America

(2007) 157 FCR 585; [2007] FCAFC 109

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Catchwords

1. Extradition
2. › Extradition Act 1988 (Cth)
3. › Determination of eligibility for surrender
4. › Proceedings before State magistrate
5. › Whether State legislative approval for magistrates to perform functions under Commonwealth extradition legislation
6. › Whether s 23(2) of Local Courts Act 1982 (NSW) extends to offices or appointments under Commonwealth law
7. › Extradition Act 1988 (Cth), ss 19(1), 46(1)(a)
8. › Local Courts Act 1982 (NSW), s 23
1. Statutes
2. › Interpretation
3. › Use of context in statutory interpretation
4. › Ambiguity not required
5. › Relevance of historical context
6. › Relevance of consequences of interpretation
7. › Relevance of provision's objective
1. Constitutional Law (Cth)
2. › Federal structure
3. › Imposition of duties on State officers by Commonwealth
4. › Whether Commonwealth can impose administrative duty on holder of State statutory office without State legislative approval
5. › Melbourne Corporation principle
6. › Question left undecided
1. Extradition
2. › Persona designata
3. › Whether magistrate performing functions under s 19 of Extradition Act acts as persona designata
4. › Extradition Act 1988 (Cth), ss 19, 46

Quick Take

Section 23 of the Local Courts Act 1982 (NSW) does not limit the capacity of NSW Magistrates to perform functions under Commonwealth extradition legislation, as the phrase 'another office or appointment' extends to Commonwealth appointments.