151 thoughts on “Monday Message Board”

1. The Bikies lost their High Court challenge to Qld’s VLAD Laws.

   But, it was because the Plaintiff had no standing to bring the challenge. The High Court did NOT rule on the validity of VLAD.

   As the Chief Justice said:

   16. Queensland contended that the plaintiff’s claim should not be considered because, not having been charged with a declared offence, he lacked legal standing to seek a declaration that the VLAD Act is invalid. As explained below, that submission should be accepted. The question of the validity of the VLAD Act must await consideration on another day.