Shane Cuthbert Makes Application to Join Cockman v Gorman Proceedings
2nd August, 2023
Cockman v Gorman is a WA matter involving Tristan Cockman and a similar dispute against the ALP listed for determination by the High Court tomorrow. Both Cockman and Cuthbert have made applications to the High Court to have their matters joined as they regard similar questions of law and have asked that the determination of Cockman be stood aside to allow for the proceedings to be joined.
Further, both Cockman and Cuthbert claim that s71 of the Australian Constitution provides that the Courts will have the power to determine all matters of law and disputes amongst its people (Australians) and that the ALP rules ousting the jurisdiction of the Courts goes against the Constitution. The High Court must now consider this matter and each State and Territory Attorney-General notified.
Further, both Cockman and Cuthbert claim that s71 of the Australian Constitution provides that the Courts will have the power to determine all matters of law and disputes amongst its people (Australians) and that the ALP rules ousting the jurisdiction of the Courts goes against the Constitution. The High Court must now consider this matter and each State and Territory Attorney-General notified.