In October 1906 Isaacs and Higgins were each appointed to the High Court, setting up a clash between the three inaugural 'federalist' judges, Griffith CJ, Barton & O'Connor JJ, and the two 'nationalist' judges, Isaacs & Higgins JJ.
In October 1906, Isaacs and Higgins were appointed to the High Court. This appointment led to a conflict between the three federalist judges (Griffith CJ, Barton & O'Connor JJ) and the two nationalist judges (Isaacs & Higgins JJ).