In 2004, the High Court handed down its decision in Cattanach v Melchior (2003) 215 CLR 1. (I have attached the FULL case “Cattanach v Melchior”)
Critically analyse how Justice Kirby arrived at his decision. (pages 40-73 in case document provided)
In your answer, include discussion of:
- The role played by the application of legal authority to new circumstances
- The application of relevant legal principles
- Considerations of legal policy.