Anti terrorism Quote by George Brandis
“There could be constitutional problems with executive detention if it is seen to be arbitrary. I didn't actually say that the NSW Government's proposed anti-terrorism bill was necessarily unconstitutional - that was sloppy journalism - I said that executive detention may raise constitutional problems if it is seen to be arbitrary as being an invasion of the judicial function.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Australian Senate debate on anti‑terrorism legislation, 2014
Executive detention can threaten constitutional balance if applied arbitrarily, undermining judicial independence.
In simple terms: Arbitrary detention may breach constitution.
Key Takeaway
Guard against arbitrary executive power.
Themes
law
government
constitution
human rights
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- court challenges
- policy advocacy
- civil liberties monitoring
Key Concepts
separation of powers
judicial independence
executive overreach
Questions to Reflect On
- How can safeguards ensure detention remains non‑arbitrary?
- What criteria define “arbitrary” in this context?
A Different Perspective
Arbitrary standards are hard to define, risking over‑broad enforcement.
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