SYKES v CLEARY

176 CLR 77
109 ALR 577

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Between: SYKES
And: CLEARY

Court:

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

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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.