Law
... In Australia, there is still a need to maintain the use of the doctrine because it provides a level of cohesion and consistency in the law and society4 . ... Precedent also underpins the role and public expectations of judges as to their impartiality and strict adherence to the law. The Court does however understand that the law has to adapt with changes in society. ... Judicial creativity provides a means for the Court to adapt law to modern society.