SYKES v CLEARY
176 CLR 77109 ALR 577
Between: SYKES
And: CLEARY
Judges:
MASON CJ
BRENNAN J
DEANE J
DAWSON J
TOOHEY J
GAUDRON J
McHUGH J
Subject References:
Parliamentary Elections (Cth)
Judgment date: 25 November 1992
CANBERRA
ORDER
Answer the question reserved for the consideration of the Full Court as follows:
- (a)
- Was the first respondent duly elected at the election? Answer: No.
- (b)
- If no to (a), was the election absolutely void? Answer: Yes.
- (c)
- If no to (b), was any and which candidate duly elected who was not returned as elected? Answer: Does not arise.
- (d)
- Who should pay the costs of the petition? Answer: By consent there should be no order for costs.