Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs v Teoh (1995) 183 CLR 273

The case of Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs v Teoh (1995) 183 CLR 273 considered the issue of legitimate expectation and whether or not the ratification of an international convention for the rights of children gave rise to a legitimate expectation that a decision-maker would consider the best interests of children as a primary consideration when determining an application for permanent residency of a convicted criminal.