R v Brislan 1935

Question 1

Summary

Answer 1

Mrs Brislan wanted a radio but you need a licence

Question 2

Relevant part of Law

Answer 2

Commonwealth legislated that you needed a licence to have a radio.

Question 3

Issue

Answer 3

Mrs Brislan argued that this was ultra vires.

Question 4

Key Outcome

Answer 4

HC held that under s51 gives special power to the Commonwealth to legislate on “postal, telegraphic, telephonic and other like services”, radio was extended to be an “other like service”.