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consent to a conferral of jurisdiction. That interpretation was rejected by Gummow and Hayne JJ at [116]–[127] in Re Wakim; ex parte McNally (1999) 198 CLR 511 and Gleeson CJ and Gaudron J agreed with that analysis. For that reason, the submission cannot be accepted. I agree with the reasons given by Robertson J.
I certify that the preceding two (2) numbered paragraphs are a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment herein of the Honourable Justice Perram.
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Dated: 4 July 2012