An applicant seeking judicial review of a magistrate's decision under s 36 of the Magistrates Court Act 2004 (WA) must demonstrate jurisdictional error or error of law on the face of the record; a mere error of law in the magistrate's reasoning is insufficient. The magistrate's reasons for decision do not form part of the record for certiorari purposes, notwithstanding the statutory obligation to give reasons under s 31. Errors of law not evident on the face of the record can only be addressed through the normal appellate process.
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