(1) Every person has the right to the observance of the principles of natural justice by any tribunal or other public authority which has the power to make a determination in respect of that person’s rights, obligations, or interests protected or recognised by law.
(2) Every person whose rights, obligations, or interests protected or recognised by law have been affected by a determination of any tribunal or other public authority has the right to apply, in accordance with law, for judicial review of that determination.
(3) Every person has the right to bring civil proceedings against, and to defend civil proceedings brought by, the Crown, and to have those proceedings heard, according to law, in the same way as civil proceedings between individuals.
The right to justice is about making sure everyone can challenge government decisions that affect them.
Everyone has the right to go to court and challenge the decisions of the State. This includes the right to be heard fairly, impartially, and within a reasonable time. It ensures government actions can be held to account under the law. For example, if a government department makes a decision that harms you, you can ask a court to review it.