Cases
JUDGMENT
[1] This appeal concerns the validity of certain amendments made to the Pensions Adjustment Act 1980 ("PAA 1980").
[2] The challenge to the validity of the amendments in question was premised squarely upon art 147 of the Federal Constitution. This was a challenge brought by the appellant on her own behalf and on behalf of fifty-six retirees from the public services.
[3] In essence, it was the appellant's contention that the amendments to ss 3 and 6 of the PAA 1980, brought about by ss 3 and 7 of the Pensions Adjustment (Amendment) Act 2013 ("2013 Amendment Act"), contravenes art 147 of the Federal Constitution.