In 1996, the High Court applied the incompatibility condition in the case of "Wilson v Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs" which concerned the appointment of Justice Jane Mathews of the Federal Court to prepare an Indigenous heritage report in relation to the Hindmarsh Island bridge development.The court held that legislation authorising the appointment was invalid, because the functions conferred, which included forming opinions and giving advice about areas which should be protected under heritage legislation, were incompatible with judicial office.