Catchwords
Constitutional law – Original jurisdiction of the High Court – Matters arising under any treaty – Treaty implemented by statute – Whether statute implementing treaty provides exclusive regime for remedying contravention – Whether application raises a "matter" – Constitution, s 75(i).
Criminal law – Procedure – Fair trial – Interpretation of evidence from English language – Entitlement of accused to understand evidence – Duty of judge – Whether any risk of miscarriage of justice where no request made.
Words and Phrases – "matter", "Arising under any treaty", "requires".
Constitution, s 75(i)
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), ss 9, 10, Pt III.