Kant – Notice of a Constitutional matter (29 July 2024)

Form 18
Rule 8.11(2)

Notice of a Constitutional matter
under section 78B of the Judiciary Act 1903

No. of 20

Federal Court of Australia
District Registry: Victoria
Division: General

JAN MAREK KANT
Applicant

ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Respondent

The Applicant gives notice that the proceeding involves a matter arising under the Constitution or involving its interpretation within the meaning of section 78B of the Judiciary Act 1903.

Nature of Constitutional matter

The Applicant seeks orders voiding the warrants issued by the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth, or issued on behalf of the Attorney-General, that impact upon his rights.

The Applicant also seeks:

i. an order permanently vacating the office of Attorney-General of the Commonwealth; or,
ii. an injunction requiring the Attorney-General not issue warrants that impact upon the rights of the Applicant.

Facts showing that section 78B Judiciary Act 1903 applies

1. Every law made by the Parliament of the Commonwealth that empowers the Attorney-General to issue warrants is ultra vires the Constitution.

Date: 29 July 2024

Signed by Jan Marek Kant
Applicant