Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Act 1982 (ACT)

The case involved an amendment to the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance 1951, specifically the Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Ordinance 1982. The parties involved were the Australian government, represented by the Governor-General, and the Minister of State for the Capital Territory. The dispute centred around the variation of compensation amounts under the Ordinance. The case was heard by the ACT Supreme Court.

The court had to determine the validity of the amendment made to the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance 1951, specifically whether the substitution of a new amount for compensation was within the scope of the amending Ordinance. The court also had to consider whether the amendment was in line with the requirements of the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910, which authorised the making of such ordinances.

The court found that the amendment was within the scope of the amending Ordinance and in compliance with the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910. The court determined that the substitution of the new amount for compensation was valid and in line with the purpose of the Workmen's Compensation Ordinance 1951. The court also found that the amendment was authorised by the relevant act and did not exceed the powers granted to the Governor-General.

The court upheld the validity of the Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Ordinance 1982, confirming the substitution of the new compensation amount. The court's decision affirmed the authority of the Governor-General to make such amendments under the Seat of Government (Administration) Act 1910.