STATUTORY INTERPRETATION - meaning of 'transport' in reg 4A(1)(a)(ii) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations) - where reg 12A(1) prohibits the transport of Russian coal - where engaging in conduct that contravenes reg 12A(1) may constitute an offence against s 16 of the Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Cth) (the Act) - whether 'transport' includes the movement of coal within Russia for the purpose of preparing to export it from Russia - whether 'transport' includes carriage by truck of coal from mine site in Russia to a port for the purpose of export - whether 'transport' includes loading coal on to independently-owned vessels for export
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - whether reg 4A(1)(a)(ii) of the Regulations exceeds the regulation-making power conferred by the Act
HIGH COURT AND FEDERAL COURT - where applicant seeks declaration about whether its conduct complies with legislative requirements - where no official action has been taken to put its compliance in issue - where Commonwealth has indicated to the applicant its view that conduct contravenes legislative requirements - whether dispute is a 'matter' within the meaning of Ch III of the Constitution - whether the Court has jurisdiction to grant declaratory relief
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