... interpreting and applying formal rules of law (Kukathas. C, Maley. W, McAllister. I & Lovell. D 1998:66). Many judges also have very political backgrounds. Judges such as Sir Samuel Griffith, Sir John Latham, Sir Garfield Barwick, Sir Edmund Barton and Herbert Vere Evatt are among the many that have had political roles or backgrounds (High Court, date accessed 25 May 2001). Since the controversy surrounding ... ...

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