The state of New South Wales took its time waiting until 1970 to implement Judicature Acts, however this did not affect the court system as when it came to equity and common law it was never practiced in separate courts, but, they rarely cross over into each other’s waters.
Fusion theory
Professor Ashburn once stated that equity and common law are “two streams of jurisdiction, though they run in the same channel, run side by side and do not mingle their waters”. Sir George Jessel held that the main purpose of the Judicature act
such a process is now found in all areas of law within Australia
