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What does the Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998 require in relation to the Beechcraft 300 Series Aeroplanes? | The Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998, as outlined in the document AD/BEECH 300/18 - Engine Controls Cross Shaft (Cth), requires that certain actions be taken in relation to the Beechcraft 300 Series Aeroplanes. These actions, which the delegate considers necessary to correct... | AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate consi... | 1 |
What is the definition of a non-member spouse, splitting agreement, splitting order, and superannuation interest according to the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991 (Cth)? | Under the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991 (Cth), a non-member spouse is defined as a non-member spouse within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Family Law Act 1975. A splitting agreement refers to either a superannuation agreement or a flag lifting agreement (both within the meaning of Part VIIIB ... | non‑member spouse means a non‑member spouse within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Family Law Act 1975. splitting agreement means: (a) a superannuation agreement (within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Family Law Act 1975); or (b) a flag lifting agreement (within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC o... | 1 |
Who were the parties involved in the case of Hope Downs Management Services Pty Ltd v Hamersly Iron Pty Ltd [1999] FCA 1652? | In the case of Hope Downs Management Services Pty Ltd v Hamersly Iron Pty Ltd [1999] FCA 1652, the parties involved were Hope Downs Management Services Pty Ltd as the Appellant and Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd as the First Respondent. Other respondents included National Competition Council, Robe River Mining Co Pty Ltd, Mits... | ON APPEAL FROM A SINGLE JUDGE OF THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA V402 OF 1999 BETWEEN: HOPE DOWNS MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD Appellant AND: HAMERSLEY IRON PTY LTD First Respondent NATIONAL COMPETITION COUNCIL Second Respondent ROBE RIVER MINING CO PTY LTD Third Respondent MITSUI IRON ORE DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD Fourth Resp... | 1 |
What is the purpose behind the award of costs in legal proceedings according to the decision in Police v Horsfield; Police v Dowd [2013] NSWLC 17? | In the decision of Police v Horsfield; Police v Dowd [2013] NSWLC 17, it was noted that the purpose behind the award of costs is "to indemnify a successful party against losses that they have incurred as a result of having to pay legal fees". | 13His Honour noted in his judgment that there is a specific provision of the Legal Aid Commission Act concerned with applications for costs by legally aided persons. This was an apparent reference to s 42 of the Legal Aid Commission Act 1979. His Honour considered that the existence of such a provision suggested "the f... | 1 |
What was the outcome of the applicants' application for interlocutory relief in the case of Moles v The University of Adelaide [2001] FCA 1666? | In the case of Moles v The University of Adelaide [2001] FCA 1666, the Court refused the applicants' application for interlocutory relief. | REASONS FOR JUDGMENT 1 On 25 September 2001, the applicants filed an application and accompanying statement of claim in the South Australia District Registry of the Court. In the application relief was sought inter alia by way of a penalty on the respondent for alleged breaches of an industrial award and “an order for ... | 1 |
What are the specifications of the $1 and $2 coins as per the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 5) (Cth)? | According to the Currency (Royal Australian Mint) Determination 2012 (No. 5) (Cth), the $2 coin is composed of copper, aluminium, and nickel, weighs 6.60 ± 0.26 grams, and has dimensions of 20.62mm in diameter and 3.20mm in thickness. The $1 coin, on the other hand, is composed of not less than 99.9% silver, weighs 31.... | Schedule 1 (section 4) Part 1 Specifications of coins Item Denomination Standard composition Standard weight and allowable variation (g) Dimensions Design Maximum diameter (mm) Maximum thickness (mm) Shape Edge Obverse Reverse 1 $2 Copper, aluminium and nickel 6.60 ± 0.26 20.62 3.20 S1 E1 O1 R1 2 $1 Not less than 99.9%... | 1 |
In the case of NABC v Minister for Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs [2003] FCA 603, what was the appellant's argument and how did the court respond to it? | In the case of NABC v Minister for Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs [2003] FCA 603, the appellant argued that the decision of the Tribunal was unsound and requested the magistrate to set it aside and remit the matter to the Tribunal for re-hearing. However, the appellant failed to raise any issue cognis... | 4 When the matter was before the magistrate, the appellant apparently argued the decision of the Tribunal was unsound and requested the magistrate to set it aside and remit the matter to the Tribunal for re-hearing. However, it appears the appellant failed to raise any issue cognisable by the magistrate; that is, he f... | 1 |
In the case of Parkroyal Investments Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 532, was the claim put forward by Mr Reynolds considered an abuse of process due to duplication of matters to be addressed in the Expedition List Proceedings? | No, in the matter of Parkroyal Investments Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 532, the court did not consider the claim put forward by Mr Reynolds as an abuse of process due to duplication of matters to be addressed in the Expedition List Proceedings. The court stated that the position might have differed had the Demand raised consi... | 20. For these reasons, it is not necessary to address the further question, to which the parties devoted voluminous evidence and some time in submissions, as to whether an offsetting claim is established, and the matters to which that claim relates can be left for consideration, in respect of a merits determination, to... | 1 |
What was the charge and penalty for the offender in the case of R v David Keith Green [2019] NSWDC 66 in New South Wales? | In the case of R v David Keith Green [2019] NSWDC 66, the offender was charged with recklessly damaging the Corrective Services cell complex at 58 Frome Street, the property of the New South Wales Police Force, by means of fire on 24th day of October 2017, at Moree in the State of New South Wales. This offence contrave... | remarks on sentence 1. On 13 March 2019 the offender was arraigned on an Indictment containing the following charge: 1. On 24th day of October 2017, at Moree in the State of New South Wales, recklessly damaged the Corrective Services cell complex at 58 Frome Street, the property of the New South Wales Police Force, by ... | 1 |
What evidence was found during the police investigation of the offender in the case R v Green [2022] NSWDC 749 in New South Wales? | In the case R v Green [2022] NSWDC 749, the police investigation revealed that the offender had signed a standard self-storage agreement form using his driver’s licence as identification to lease a storage shed at the Storage King facility at Lisarow. The offender was captured on CCTV entering the facility on multiple ... | ADDITIONAL CHARGES 20. Further police investigations revealed that the offender had signed a standard self-storage agreement form using his driver’s licence as identification to take out a lease of a storage shed at the Storage King facility at Lisarow on 20 January 2021. A review of the security system at Storage King... | 1 |
When did the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Queensland Commission Income Management Regime) Act 2017 (Cth) commence? | The Social Services Legislation Amendment (Queensland Commission Income Management Regime) Act 2017 (Cth) commenced on the day it received the Royal Assent, which was on 26 June 2017. | The Parliament of Australia enacts: 1 Short title This Act is the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Queensland Commission Income Management Regime) Act 2017. 2 Commencement (1) Each provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the... | 1 |
What are the record-keeping requirements for flight training under the CASA 05/23 — Flight Training and Flight Tests for Grant of Aerial Mustering Endorsements Approval 2023 (Cth)? | Under the CASA 05/23 — Flight Training and Flight Tests for Grant of Aerial Mustering Endorsements Approval 2023 (Cth), a record of the following details must be made by the person conducting the training as soon as practicable after the successful completion of flight training by an applicant, and kept by the operator... | (b) meets the relevant requirements in table 61.1075 for the grant of the endorsement (other than the requirement for at least 5 hours of dual flight while receiving training in aerial mustering). (7) A course completion certificate must be issued to an applicant who successfully completes the flight training that spe... | 1 |
What are the possible avenues for an applicant to challenge a joint liquidators payment under the Corporations Law in the Commonwealth jurisdiction? | Under the Corporations Law in the Commonwealth jurisdiction, an applicant can challenge a joint liquidators payment through several avenues. These include an appeal under section 1321, a complaint to the Court under section 536 (1), seeking the removal of the joint liquidators under section 473 (1), and with the leave ... | 2. It is significant that an appeal under section 1321 of the Corporations Law is one of a number of avenues which the Applicant may follow to challenge the joint Liquidators payment, including a complaint to the Court under section 536 (1) Corporations Law; to seek the removal of the joint Liquidators under section 47... | 1 |
In the case of R v Pieter Helmhout & Ors [2000] NSWSC 186, what was the court's decision regarding the trial of Pieter Helmhout and his co-accused, Mark Helmhout? | In the case of R v Pieter Helmhout & Ors [2000] NSWSC 186, the court decided that due to the risk of the Crown case against Pieter Helmhout being made stronger by the impact of the Mark Helmhout record of interview upon the jury, the indictment should be severed. Therefore, Pieter Helmhout was directed to be tried sepa... | 2 The case against the accused, Pieter Helmhout, will depend in large measure upon the evidence of the witness Edward Szkudelski. The version of events that the Crown anticipates Mr Szkudelski will give receives, on a view, strong support from the account given by Mark Helmhout in his interview. The Crown frankly conc... | 1 |
In the case of SOCARES Support Group Inc v Cessnock City Council [2012] NSWLEC 23, what was the nature of the interaction between Mr. Marcus Nicholls, owner of Akuna Care Pet Hotel, and the Cessnock City Council? | In the case of SOCARES Support Group Inc v Cessnock City Council [2012] NSWLEC 23, Mr. Marcus Nicholls, owner of Akuna Care Pet Hotel and director of Akuna Care Pty Limited, was contacted by Ms Jenny Lange, Environmental Health Officer of the Council. Ms Lange communicated that the Council was considering building a ne... | Evidence 15The Applicant read in part and subject to relevance, the affidavit of Marcus Nicholls, owner of Akuna Care Pet Hotel and director of Akuna Care Pty Limited, filed on 28 October 2011. Mr Nicholls is not related to or involved with the Applicant. Akuna Care Pet Hotel operates 72 boarding kennels on 10 acres of... | 1 |
What were the orders made by the court in the case of Jeray v Blue Mountains City Council [2011] NSWLEC 135? | In the case of Jeray v Blue Mountains City Council [2011] NSWLEC 135, the court made the following orders: 1. The applicant's Amended Notice of Motion dated 1 July 2011 is dismissed. 2. Costs reserved. 3. Case management of the proceedings is stood over to a date to be agreed among the parties or otherwise determined b... | Further conduct of the proceedings 61Since February last, this Court has made orders and given directions in an attempt to have the rehearing of the matter undertaken. Case management has been commenced but not concluded. The process ought to be concluded promptly and a hearing date fixed. 62With this in mind, I propos... | 1 |
In the case of ASIC v Hutchings [2001] NSWSC 522, what was the court's stance on the winding up of the third and fourth defendants? | In ASIC v Hutchings [2001] NSWSC 522, the court held that the fact that the third defendant held its interest in a real estate property on trust for the partnership did not provide sufficient ground for its winding up. Similarly, the fact that Tindall was the sole director and secretary of the fourth defendant, Jadam, ... | 19 ASIC seeks orders that the third and fourth defendants be wound up on the just and equitable ground. The fact that the third defendant has held its interest in a real estate property on trust for the partnership does not in itself provide sufficient ground for its winding up. Far more evidence will be needed to jus... | 1 |
What are the compliance requirements for the inspection of the carburettor airbox alternate air valve as per the AD/CHA/14 - Carburettor Airbox Alternate Air Valve (Cth) under the Commonwealth of Australia's Civil Aviation Regulations 1998? | Under the Commonwealth of Australia's Civil Aviation Regulations 1998, specifically the AD/CHA/14 - Carburettor Airbox Alternate Air Valve (Cth), the carburettor airbox alternate air valve must be inspected for cracking and security of attachment within 100 hours time in service after 31 October 1975 and thereafter at ... | COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES American Champion (Aeronca, Bellanca) Series Aeroplanes AD/CHA/14 Carburettor Airbox Alternate Air Valve 10/75 Applicability: Models: 7ECA with S/Nos 723-70 and subsequent. 7G... | 1 |
In the case of Nguyen v Minister for Immigration & Citizenship [2007] FCAFC 38, what were the circumstances surrounding the client's application for a Sponsor (Partner) Visa? | In the case of Nguyen v Minister for Immigration & Citizenship [2007] FCAFC 38, the client married Nguyen Van Tri on 4 February 2001 and lived together until June 2001. During this period, the client was encouraged by Nguyen Van Tri to apply for a Sponsor (Partner) Visa on the basis that she could stop studying and car... | “On 4 February 2001 my client married [Nguyen Van Tri] at a Civil Ceremony at 23 Irene Street Picnic Point New South Wales witnessed by two persons…During the period 4 February 2001 and beginning June 2001 my client and [Nguyen Van Tri] lived together as man and wife at 3/4 Bold Street, Cabramatta New South Wales….Duri... | 1 |
What was the decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of CONTAINERS v SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL [1997] NSWCA 14? | In the case of CONTAINERS v SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL [1997] NSWCA 14, the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Court of Appeal, presided over by Mason P and Priestley JA, refused the leave. The reasons for this decision were not explicitly stated but were said to be apparent from the dialogue that occurred between the Cou... | 1 CONTAINERS v SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES — COURT OF APPEAL 5 MASON P and PRIESTLEY JA 28 April 1997 [1997] NSWCA 14 10 Mason P. In this matter leave is refused. The reasons will be apparent from the dialogue that has occurred between the Court and the Council’s solicitor. The application... | 1 |
In the case of Applicant NARE of 2002 v Minister for Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs [2003] FCA 1248, what was the reason the applicant did not disclose the source of the persecution she feared? | In the case of Applicant NARE of 2002 v Minister for Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs [2003] FCA 1248, the applicant did not disclose the source of the persecution she feared because she was afraid that if she disclosed it in Australia, she would still be at risk in Australia, and if she was obliged to ... | 3. he failed to determine that the Refugee Review Tribunal erred in that it failed to consider that even if, my former de facto husband was killed for non-political reasons, (which I deny) the threats and persecution which I received could still have been for political or other reasons coming within the Convention def... | 1 |
What is the requirement set out in the Airworthiness Directive AD/DO 328/54 - Rudder Pedal Adjustment under the Commonwealth secondary legislation? | The Airworthiness Directive AD/DO 328/54 - Rudder Pedal Adjustment under the Commonwealth secondary legislation requires action in accordance with LBA AD 1998-289 for Model 328-100 aircraft, serial numbers 3005 through 3095. This action must be taken before 31 March 2006, unless already accomplished. The directive beca... | AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.001(1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate con... | 1 |
What were the assertions made by Mr. Renet in the case of Renet v The Owner - Strata Plan SP22143 [2023] FCA 631? | In the case of Renet v The Owner - Strata Plan SP22143 [2023] FCA 631, Mr. Renet made several assertions. He claimed that he had tried to be reasonable and resolve the issue with the Strata Plan over many years, and that his current predicament was due to the Strata Plan's unreasonable failure to resolve the matter wit... | (v) that he had undertaken over many years to try and be reasonable and resolve it with the Strata Plan and that he is in this predicament by virtue of the Strata Plan’s unreasonable failure to resolve the matter with him; (vi) where he asserted that the primary judge’s costs orders, both arising from the making of th... | 1 |
In the case of AUY17 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2022] FCA 350, did the Immigration Assessment Authority (IAA) consider both subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of s 473DD(b)? | In the case of AUY17 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2022] FCA 350, the Immigration Assessment Authority (IAA) considered subparagraph (i) of s 473DD(b) but did not consider subparagraph (ii) of the same section. The IAA considered the "new information" issue in rela... | 12 As this paragraph makes clear, it is necessary for the IAA to consider the criteria specified in both subparagraph (i) and subparagraph (ii) of s 473DD(b). Thus, even where the IAA considers that subparagraph (i) is satisfied, it is incumbent on the IAA to consider whether or not subparagraph (ii) is satisfied. 13 I... | 1 |
In the case of The Estate of Vass Naidoo [2020] NSWSC 1, who was granted the letters of administration and how was the estate distributed? | In The Estate of Vass Naidoo [2020] NSWSC 1, the letters of administration with the informal will dated 20 April 2006 annexed were granted to the second plaintiff, who was the wife of the deceased. The estate, which was worth approximately $316,000 and comprised the proceeds of a life insurance policy, was distributed ... | Judgment 1. These proceedings were contested proceedings for probate and/or a grant of letters of administration. The proceedings involved an informal document which was alleged by the plaintiffs to constitute the deceased’s last will. The second plaintiff was the wife of the deceased and the first plaintiff was the se... | 1 |
Who were the applicants and respondents in the case of Mushroom Industry Employees (State) Award [2007] NSWIRComm 1075? | In the case of Mushroom Industry Employees (State) Award [2007] NSWIRComm 1075, the applicant was the Australian Workers Union New South Wales. The respondents were Australian Business Industrial, Australian Federation of Employers & Industries, NSW Farmers (Industrial) Association, and Australian Industry Group New So... | Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales CITATION: Mushroom Industry Employees (State) Award [2007] NSWIRComm 1075 APPLICANT Australian Workers Union New South Wales PARTIES: RESPONDENTS Australian Business Industrial Australian Federation of Employers & Industries NSW Farmers (Industrial) Association Austral... | 1 |
What was the purpose of the application by CSR in the Federal Court of Australia on 28 March 2003, as per the decision in CSR Limited [2003] FCA 82? | In the decision of CSR Limited [2003] FCA 82, the application by CSR was seeking the approval of a compromise or arrangement between CSR and its members. This was to be agreed to by resolution to be considered, and, if thought fit, passed by the meeting of such members. | TAKE NOTICE that at 9:30 am on 28 March 2003, the Federal Court of Australia at Law Courts Building, Queens Square, Sydney NSW 2000 will hear an application by CSR seeking the approval of a compromise or arrangement between CSR and its members if agreed to by resolution to be considered, and, if thought fit, passed by ... | 1 |
Who was the applicant in the case of Sen v Doors Plus Pty Ltd [2006] NSWIRComm 85? | In the case of Sen v Doors Plus Pty Ltd [2006] NSWIRComm 85, the applicant was Orkun James Sen. | JUDGMENT: - 1 - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES CORAM: Staff J 8 March 2006 Matter No IRC 5168 of 2005 ORKUN JAMES SEN v DOORS PLUS PTY LIMITED Application by Orkun James Sen pursuant to s 84 of the Industrial Relations Act 1996 re unfair dismissal EX TEMPORE DECISION [2006] NSWIRComm 85 1 This matte... | 1 |
Under what circumstances can an appellate court in New South Wales set aside a jury's finding that a publication was not defamatory? | According to the decision in Australian Broadcasting Corporation v Reading [2004] NSWCA 411, an appellate court in New South Wales can set aside a jury's finding that a publication was not defamatory only under certain circumstances. These include when the publication contains a "plain and obvious defamation incapable ... | “[19] Occasions for invading the jury’s function occur even less frequently when the jury has found that a publication is not defamatory. Rarely have appellate courts set aside a jury’s finding that a publication was not defamatory. So rarely has it been done that in 1928 in Lockhart v Harrison,9 Lord Buckmaster could... | 1 |
In the case of Buckley v R [2021] NSWCCA 6, how did the court consider the applicant's mental health issues in relation to his sentencing? | In Buckley v R [2021] NSWCCA 6, the court did not find the applicant's mental health issues, including schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression, to lessen his moral culpability for the offences he committed, as there was no evidence that these issues were causally related to his offending. However, the court did consider... | 98. In regard to the applicant’s mental health issues involving schizophrenia as well as anxiety and depression for which he is being treated in custody, I am of the view that these should not be found to lessen the applicant’s moral culpability in relation to the offending for which the applicant is being sentenced, i... | 1 |
What were the orders and directions given by the court in the case of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd v Bayer Australia Limited (No 2) [2013] FCA 1201? | In the case of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd v Bayer Australia Limited (No 2) [2013] FCA 1201, the court ordered that the notice to produce dated 6 November 2013 is set aside insofar as it seeks the production of communications the subject of legal professional privilege. The court also ordered the applica... | JUDGE: ROBERTSON J DATE OF ORDER: 18 NOVEMBER 2013 WHERE MADE: SYDNEY THE COURT ORDERS THAT: 1. The notice to produce dated 6 November 2013 is set aside insofar as it seeks the production of communications the subject of legal professional privilege. 2. The applicant pay the respondent’s costs of the interlocutory appl... | 1 |
In the case of Lepcanfin Pty Ltd v Lepfin Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 155, what is the plaintiff seeking in relation to the Facilitation Fee Top-up? | In the case of Lepcanfin Pty Ltd v Lepfin Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 155, the plaintiff is seeking that even if the Facilitation Fee Top-up is unenforceable as a penalty, it should be considered as Guaranteed Money under the terms of the Guarantee, or as an amount for which the Guarantor is liable to indemnify Lepcanfin, as ... | a. Secured Money under the Mortgage (as defined in clause 1.1 of the Mortgage and set out in para 31(a) above). b. Guaranteed Money under the Guarantee (as defined in clause 1.1 of the Guarantee and set out in paragraph 30(a) above). c. Money Owing under the Facility Agreement (as defined in clause 1.1 of the Facility... | 1 |
What was the determined value of the land known as Lot 1184 in Deposited Plan 762595, located at Ivanhoe Road, Balranald NSW 2715, according to the Valuer General's issued land value as at 1 July 2019? | According to the Valuer General's issued land value as at 1 July 2019, the determined value of the land known as Lot 1184 in Deposited Plan 762595, located at Ivanhoe Road, Balranald NSW 2715, was $79,000. This information is found in the decision of Balranald Gypsum Pty Ltd v Department of Planning Industry and Enviro... | Background 2. The title to the land is Lot 1184 in Deposited Plan 762595 with an address known as Ivanhoe Road, Balranald NSW 2715 (the Land). 3. The Land has an area of 148.09ha and it is zoned RU1 (Primary Production) zone under the Balranald Local Environmental Plan 2010. 4. The land is valued having regard to s 14F... | 1 |
What principle does section 427(1)(d) of the Act embody according to the decision in Minister for Immigration & Ethnic Affairs & Anor v Singh, Surjit [1997] FCA 354? | According to the decision in Minister for Immigration & Ethnic Affairs & Anor v Singh, Surjit [1997] FCA 354, section 427(1)(d) of the Act embodies the principle that if an asylum applicant's account appears credible, they should, unless there are good reasons to the contrary, be given the benefit of the doubt. | The paragraph continues: "Even such independent research may not, however, always be successful and there may also be statements that are not susceptible of proof. In such cases, if the applicant's account appears credible, he should, unless there are good reasons to the contrary, be given the benefit of the doubt." It... | 1 |
Who was called as an expert witness in the case of Stephen Finlay McMartin v Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company Pty Limited and ors [2003] NSWIRComm 392? | In the case of Stephen Finlay McMartin v Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company Pty Limited and ors [2003] NSWIRComm 392, Mr Darrel Adam was called by the prosecution as an expert witness. | JUDGMENT: - 1 - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES IN COURT SESSION CORAM : Staunton J DATE: 4/11/2003 Matter No's IRC 3198/00 - 3249/00 Stephen Finlay McMartin v Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company Pty Limited & others Prosecutions pursuant to s15(1), s16(1) and s50(1) of the Occupational Health and Safet... | 1 |
What were the key issues in the case of Volt Australia Ltd & Anor v. Directories (Australia) Pty Ltd & Ors [1985] FCA 231? | In the case of Volt Australia Ltd & Anor v. Directories (Australia) Pty Ltd & Ors [1985] FCA 231, the key issues revolved around misleading or deceptive conduct and passing off. The case involved the similarity of the name under which the applicant intended to trade and the name under which the respondent had traded in... | CATCHWORDS - Trade Practices Misleading or deceptive conduct- passing off - Similarity of name under which applicant intends to trade name under which respondent has traded in similar business over long - period Similarity of name under which respondenth as sought to incorporate a company to name under which applicant ... | 1 |
In the case of Yang v Westpac [2011] NSWSC 180, what was the court's view on the credibility of Ms Wong? | In the case of Yang v Westpac [2011] NSWSC 180, the court did not alter its view of the credibility of Ms Wong despite the course of events. The court preferred the evidence of Ms Wong to that of Mr Yang. | 57The most likely explanation is that Ms Wong got Mr Yang to sign before those details were obtained and, an agreement having been reached that the fee would be a $1,000, she changed the $660, added the dates and signed having obtained the information from Mr Yu. 58While that course of events is not desirable, it does ... | 1 |
What was the estimated value of the site at 1/5 Laman Street with and without development consent for the construction of 14 units, according to the real estate agents Raine & Horne in the case of Toyama Pty Ltd v Landmark Building Developments Pty Ltd [2006] NSWSC 83? | In the case of Toyama Pty Ltd v Landmark Building Developments Pty Ltd [2006] NSWSC 83, the real estate agents Raine & Horne estimated that the value of the site at 1/5 Laman Street with development consent for the construction of 14 units was $1,800,000, but without development consent, the value was $1,400,000. | 7 The house was divided into two self-contained residences. After November 1998, a director of Landmark, Mr Barrak, stayed at the property from time to time during holiday periods and weekends. Between 3 February 1999 and 3 August 1999, the property known as 1/5 Laman Street was occupied by tenants. This property was ... | 1 |
In the case of Portaccomm Building Systems Pty Ltd v Southern Sheet & Coil Pty Ltd [2013] NSWCA 123, what was the financial situation of the first appellant and how did it affect the balance of convenience? | In the case of Portaccomm Building Systems Pty Ltd v Southern Sheet & Coil Pty Ltd [2013] NSWCA 123, the financial statements of the first appellant were in evidence but not those of the other companies in the group. The financial statements showed a gross annual income of the first appellant's business for the year en... | The balance of convenience 15Whilst the appellants adduced some evidence of their financial position, it was far from satisfactory. Financial Statements of the first appellant were in evidence but not those of the other companies in the group of which the first appellant forms part. One reason that this was significant... | 1 |
What is the required frequency of inspection for the Aileron Lever on Anson and Avro 19 series aeroplanes according to the Australian Civil Aviation Regulations 1998? | According to the Civil Aviation Regulations 1998 of the Commonwealth of Australia, the Aileron Lever on Anson and Avro 19 series aeroplanes must be inspected at intervals not exceeding 12 months. This is outlined in the Airworthiness Directives AD/ANSON/11. | COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Avro Anson and Avro 19 Series Aeroplanes AD/ANSON/11 Aileron Lever - Inspection 10/62 Applicability: Anson and Avro 19. Document: Avro TSB No. 87. Compliance: At intervals not... | 1 |
In the case of Nasr v NRMA Insurance [2006] NSWSC 1018, why was the plaintiff's appeal lodged out of time? | In Nasr v NRMA Insurance [2006] NSWSC 1018, the plaintiff's appeal was lodged out of time because the summons was filed on 8 June 2006, seven months after the decision of the Local Court was made on 4 October 2005. No explanation was provided for this delay. | 3 The plaintiff claims that he was overseas when the Local Court struck out his case against the NRMA and they (the NRMA) rejected payment of his claim for his car after it was burnt on 6 July 2004. There are no grounds of appeal in his summons but it may be that he could have submitted that he was denied procedural f... | 2 |
In the case of R v NGUYEN [2001] NSWCCA 334, what was the relationship between the Appellant and Mr Nguyen, and what activities of Mr Nguyen did the Appellant testify about? | In the case of R v NGUYEN [2001] NSWCCA 334, the Appellant testified that Mr Nguyen was her cousin and that she had allowed him to live in her flat for about 4 or 5 days. She stated that she had heard that Mr Nguyen was selling heroin and that she had seen him hand over a small foil to a third person, an event that mad... | 29 The Appellant also gave evidence that she had permitted Mr Nguyen to live in the flat for about 4 or 5 days before the 6th November, because he was her cousin and had nowhere else at that time to live. According to the Appellant, he and sometimes his girlfriend occupied the second bedroom and some others who moved ... | 2 |
In the case of Moore v Scenic Tours Pty Ltd [2015] NSWSC 237, what was the court's decision regarding the motion to restrain a firm from acting? | In the case of Moore v Scenic Tours Pty Ltd [2015] NSWSC 237, the court decided to dismiss the motion to restrain a firm from acting. The court found that the plaintiff was entitled to a solicitor of their choice and it was not in the interest of justice to deprive the plaintiff of their choice of solicitor. | Medium Neutral Citation: Moore v Scenic Tours Pty Ltd [2015] NSWSC 237 Hearing dates: 27 February 2015 Date of orders: 20 March 2015 Decision date: 20 March 2015 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Garling J Decision: (a)Amended Notice of Motion dated 20 February 2015 is dismissed. (b)Defendant to pay the plaintiff’s cost... | 2 |
What were the circumstances and outcomes of the case Inspector Phillip Estreich v Hannas Civil Engineering Pty Ltd and Afram Hanna [2009] NSWIRComm 168 in New South Wales? | In the case of Inspector Phillip Estreich v Hannas Civil Engineering Pty Ltd and Afram Hanna [2009] NSWIRComm 168, the defendants were charged under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 for a serious breach of safety. The incident involved a worker who was injured while cutting an orange conduit that was assumed... | CITATION: Inspector Phillip Estreich v Hannas Civil Engineering Pty Ltd and Afram Hanna [2009] NSWIRComm 168 Inspector Phillip Estreich (Prosecutor) PARTIES: Hannas Civil Engineering Pty Ltd (Defendant in IRC 2009/179) Afram Hanna (Defendant in 2009/206) FILE NUMBER(S): IRC 179 and 206 of 2009 CORAM: Haylen J CATCHWOR... | 2 |
In the case of Ruddock v Vadarlis [2001] FCA 1329, what was the argument of the Commonwealth regarding the application of habeas corpus and how was it received? | In Ruddock v Vadarlis [2001] FCA 1329, the Commonwealth argued that habeas corpus did not apply as the rescuees were not detained. They contended that for a detention to occur, the detainer must subject the detainee to a total restraint of movement, and that partial restraint or obstruction from going in a particular d... | 206 It was submitted for the Commonwealth that habeas corpus did not lie as the rescuees were not detained. For a detention to take place the detainer must subject the detainee to a total restraint of movement. Partial restraint was to be distinguished from detention. To obstruct a person from going in a particular di... | 2 |
When did the Poisons List Amendment Order 2012 come into effect in Tasmania? | The Poisons List Amendment Order 2012 in Tasmania took effect on the day its making was notified in the Gazette, which was on 9 May 2012. | Poisons List Amendment Order 2012 I make the following order under section 15(1) of the Poisons Act 1971 . 2 May 2012 MICHELLE O'BYRNE Minister for Health 1. Short title This order may be cited as the Poisons List Amendment Order 2012 . 2. Commencement This order takes effect on the day on which its making is notified ... | 2 |
Who were the defendants in the case Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Letten (No 24) [2014] FCA 1322? | In the case Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Letten (No 24) [2014] FCA 1322, the defendants included SIMMS INVESTMENTS PTY LTD, SY21 RETAIL PTY LTD, THE GLEN CENTRE HAWTHORN PTY LTD, CASTELLO HOLDINGS PTY LTD, TWINVIEW NOMINEES PTY LTD, YARRA VALLEY GOLF PTY LTD, ADINA RISE PTY LTD, ALBRIGHT INVESTMEN... | SIMMS INVESTMENTS PTY LTD (ACN 093 504 511) Sixteenth Defendant SY21 RETAIL PTY LTD (ACN 107 874 564) Seventeenth Defendant THE GLEN CENTRE HAWTHORN PTY LTD (ACN 089 906 543) Eighteenth Defendant CASTELLO HOLDINGS PTY LTD (ACN 088 204 175) Nineteenth Defendant TWINVIEW NOMINEES PTY LTD (ACN 097 307 278) Twentieth Defen... | 2 |
What changes were made in the amendment AD/BAe 146/104 Amdt 1 to the British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes Airworthiness Directive? | The amendment AD/BAe 146/104 Amdt 1 to the British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes Airworthiness Directive, as notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 3 November 2004, made changes to Note 1 and the Compliance Statement to clarify that any one of the listed modifications terminates the repetitive inspe... | British Aerospace BAe 146 Series Aeroplanes AD/BAe 146/104 Amdt 1 (continued) This Amendment changes Note 1 and the Compliance Statement to ensure that it is clear that any one of the listed modifications terminates the repetitive inspection of each cable in-line splices. The original issue of this Airworthiness Direc... | 2 |
What is the landlord's general obligation under section 63 of the Act in the case of Anderson v Armitage [2014] NSWCATCD 157 in New South Wales? | In the case of Anderson v Armitage [2014] NSWCATCD 157, under section 63 of the Act, a landlord in New South Wales is obligated to provide and maintain the residential premises in a reasonable state of repair, considering the age of, rent payable for, and prospective life of the premises. This obligation applies even i... | reasons for decision 1The applicant leased premises from the respondent. The fixed term of the residential tenancy agreement was for 52 weeks commencing on 14 October 2013 and concluding on 13 October 2014. The rent is $2,900.00 per fortnight. 2By an application filed on 10 April 2014, the tenant seeks an order, pursua... | 2 |
What were the two certifications contained in the Certificate in the case of Pauga v Samoa [2022] FCA 1097? | In the case of Pauga v Samoa [2022] FCA 1097, the Certificate contained two certifications. The first certification was a statement certifying that the documents attached to the certificate, which were submitted in support of the extradition request from Samoa to the Commonwealth of Australia for Talalelei Pauga, are t... | 7 The Certificate contains two certifications. First, a certification that the documents attached to the certificate (namely the documents comprising the Bundle) - which are then described - 'are submitted in support of the request from Samoa to the Commonwealth of Australia for the extradition of Talalelei Pauga'. It ... | 2 |
In the case of Alan John Hyland (as Executor of the Estate of the late Lily Therese Hyland) v Jacqueline Sheri Woods [2011] NSWSC 266, what was the court's decision regarding the distribution of the monies in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia fixed deposit account? | In the case of Alan John Hyland (as Executor of the Estate of the late Lily Therese Hyland) v Jacqueline Sheri Woods [2011] NSWSC 266, the court declared that the plaintiff is entitled to pay out 60% of the monies in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia fixed deposit account to the three beneficiaries named immediately i... | Medium Neutral Citation: Alan John Hyland (as Executor of the Estate of the late Lily Therese Hyland) v Jacqueline Sheri Woods [2011] NSWSC 266 Hearing dates: 31 March 2011 Decision date: 31 March 2011 Before: Rein J Decision: 1. Gift to and trust established for James Stanley Hyland under the will have failed. 2. Decl... | 2 |
What is the test for determining a "genuine" dispute or claim in the context of section 459H, as interpreted by Australian Commonwealth courts? | The test for determining a "genuine" dispute or claim under section 459H, as interpreted by Australian Commonwealth courts, is often phrased as "whether there is a serious issue to be tried". The test is not a particularly high one, but the court must be satisfied that there is a claim that may have some substance. Thi... | The references in s 459H to the Court’s being “satisfied” that there is a “genuine” dispute, and “satisfied” that the company has a genuine claim against the person who served the demand on it, have been the subject of much judicial consideration: see, for example, Mibor Investments Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Bank of Austr... | 2 |
What were the charges against the applicant in the case of R v Perry [2000] NSWCCA 375 in New South Wales? | In the case of R v Perry [2000] NSWCCA 375, the applicant was charged under s196(b) of the Act for the first fire she admitted to lighting with the intention of killing another resident. She was also charged under s195(b) of the Act for the second fire she admitted to lighting and leaving the premises without waking th... | 10 On the following day, the applicant, who of course had not been in the premises when she was being searched for, said that two young males had lit the first fire and that she had seen them run away. She said that she had left the premises, caught a bus to Circular Quay and another bus to Malabar to spend the night ... | 2 |
In the context of the Anti-Discrimination Act (AD Act) in New South Wales, how is the term "incite" interpreted in relation to the offence of serious racial vilification? | In the case of John Fairfax Publications Pty Ltd -v- Kazak (EOD) [2002] NSWADTAP 35, it was argued that the term "incite" in section 20D(1) of the Anti-Discrimination Act, which creates the offence of serious racial vilification, requires an intention to incite. This interpretation is established by authority with resp... | 6 The Appellant’s argument turns primarily on the use of the word "incite" in s 20D(1), which creates the offence of serious racial vilification. It is submitted that the use of the same term in both provisions demands a consistent construction, that is, if it is accepted that s 20D requires an intention to incite (a ... | 2 |
What was the final decision of the court in the case of Colbron v Freeman (No 2) [2014] NSWSC 1528 in New South Wales? | In the case of Colbron v Freeman (No 2) [2014] NSWSC 1528, the court decided that the appeal should be allowed; the judgment entered against Mr Colbron in the Local Court should be set aside and the proceedings against him dismissed. The court also ordered that Mr Freeman should pay Mr Colbron's costs as agreed or asse... | 12I have also to have regard to two letters sent by Mr Colbron to Mr Freeman prior to the hearing of the proceedings in the Local Court, the first dated 27 May 2013 offering that Mr Colbron would bear his own costs if the proceedings were dismissed, and the second offering dated 29 August 2013 that Mr Colbron would pay... | 2 |
Under the Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1990 (NSW), what powers does the New South Wales Crime Commission have in relation to restraining orders and property control? | Under the Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1990 (NSW), the New South Wales Crime Commission can apply for a restraining order in respect of certain interests, such as property interests. This is enabled by Section 10A of the Act. Furthermore, Section 10B(2) of the Act allows the Court, when making a restraining order, to o... | rEASONS FOR DECISION 1. The Court has before it a summons which seeks a hearing instanter and ex parte in order to partially deal with the matters in question, with the balance to be listed before this Court at another time. 2. This matter concerns an application for orders by the New South Wales Crime Commission (“the... | 2 |
Under the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Amendment Act 2016 (Cth), what is the Secretary required to do if a person's application for a payment under the BSWAT payment scheme was refused before the commencement day due to a determination that the payment amount for the person was nil? | Under the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme Amendment Act 2016 (Cth), if a person's application for a payment under the BSWAT payment scheme was refused before the commencement day due to a determination that the payment amount for the person was nil, the Secretary is required to review the original... | 42 Review of certain refusals given before commencement day (1) This item applies in relation to a person if: (a) before the commencement day, the person’s application for a payment under the BSWAT payment scheme was refused because of a determination (the original determination) that the payment amount for the person ... | 2 |
In the case of Angela Therese Harvey (nee Alecci) v Eileen Therese Alecci & Anor [2002] NSWSC 898, what was the court's decision regarding the order for mediation? | In the case of Angela Therese Harvey (nee Alecci) v Eileen Therese Alecci & Anor [2002] NSWSC 898, the court decided not to order a mediation due to the state of enmity within the family. The court deemed that ordering a mediation would not be a viable, possible, responsible, or a proper exercise of the court's discret... | 29 For those reasons and notwithstanding my usual view, which would be that in most family circumstances it would be a very useful thing to order a mediation, the state of enmity of this family is not such, it seems to me, as makes that course viable, possible, responsible or a proper exercise of the Court’s undoubted... | 2 |
In the case of Singh v MIMA [1998] FCA 1240, what was the main argument presented by the applicant for review of the Refugee Review Tribunal's decision? | In the case of Singh v MIMA [1998] FCA 1240, the applicant sought a review of the Refugee Review Tribunal's decision on the basis that the Tribunal did not take into proper consideration the merit of the case as per the applicant's specific situation. The argument focused on the manner in which the Tribunal disposed of... | EX TEMPORE REASONS FOR JUDGMENT In this matter the applicant seeks a review of a decision of the Refugee Review Tribunal. The application states a number of grounds, but was presented in argument solely on the basis of ground 8, which reads: “The Respondent did not take into proper consideration the merit of the case a... | 2 |
In the case of Carvajal v Lamba [2019] NSWDC 284, did the court draw any adverse inference against the plaintiff for not mentioning certain details about the accident in her initial descriptions? | In Carvajal v Lamba [2019] NSWDC 284, the court did not draw any adverse inference against the plaintiff for not mentioning that the defendant was coming in the opposite direction and drove across her path, or that her dog was in the car in her initial descriptions of the accident. The court reasoned that there was no ... | 14. It was put to the plaintiff that she had given different versions of the accident in the two forms and in a history to doctors. In particular, it was put to the plaintiff that she had not, in those descriptions, talked about the defendant coming in the opposite direction and driving across her path. Nor had she men... | 2 |
What were the considerations taken into account by the Court of Appeal in the case of Collins v The Queen [2018] HCA 18 to conclude that the prosecution case was strong and guilt had been proved beyond reasonable doubt? | In the case of Collins v The Queen [2018] HCA 18, the Court of Appeal considered three main considerations to conclude that the prosecution case was strong and guilt had been proved beyond reasonable doubt. First, despite some inconsistencies in the complainant's account, the complainant had given "a relatively robust ... | The Court of Appeal considered that the prosecution case was a strong one and their Honours were satisfied that guilt had been proved beyond reasonable doubt. The conclusion took into account three considerations. First, while there were inconsistencies in the complainant's account, these were largely with respect to ... | 2 |
In the context of the decision in Amir v Director of Professional Services Review [2021] FCA 745, how is the term "decide" in s 88A(1) construed? | In the decision of Amir v Director of Professional Services Review [2021] FCA 745, the term "decide" in s 88A(1) is construed as an externally manifested communication by the Director of an irrevocable commitment by her whether or not to undertake a review. This externally manifested communication of an irrevocable com... | 42 This said, the better resolution of the potentially competing considerations, in my view, is to construe “decide” in s 88A(1) as meaning an externally manifested communication by the Director of an irrevocable commitment by her whether or not to undertake a review. This externally manifested communication of an irre... | 2 |
In the case of Haas Timber and Trading Co Pty Ltd v Wade [1954] HCA 39, what was the court's stance on a person's right to relief if they were induced to take an allotment of shares by a fraudulent misrepresentation, but only had suspicions or heard rumours without certain information? | In the case of Haas Timber and Trading Co Pty Ltd v Wade [1954] HCA 39, the court held that a person who might have heard unfavourable rumours or conceived suspicions about the company after obtaining shares, but received no certain information upon which they could act, was not precluded from relief. This applied even... | in that case that although he " might have heard unfavourable rumours, and conceived suspicions of the company, at an early period after he obtained his shares, yet he received no certain information upon which he could act until'' (2) a specified time after which he had done nothing amounting to acquiescence. He (1) (... | 2 |
What were the offences that Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to in the case of Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions v Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1424? | In the case of Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions v Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1424, Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to two offences of giving effect to a cartel provision and one offence of attempting to make a contract, arrangement or understanding containing a cartel provision.... | Federal Court of Australia Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions v Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1424 File number(s): NSD 1196 of 2021 Judgment of: ABRAHAM J Date of judgment: 29 November 2022 Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – sentencing – cartel conduct – corporate offender pleaded guilty to two offences o... | 2 |
In the case of Artz 2 Design Pty Limited v Ku Ring Gai Council [2015] NSWLEC 1380, what were the actions taken by the Council in response to the amendments made to the development plans? | In the case of Artz 2 Design Pty Limited v Ku Ring Gai Council [2015] NSWLEC 1380, the Council's Executive Assessment Officer, Mr McInnes, stated that the Council's policy did not require the notification of the most recent amendments because they improved impacts. However, the Council instructed its solicitor to provi... | 17. According to Mr McInnes, who is the Council’s Executive Assessment Officer, the Council’s policy did not require the notification of the most recent amendments because they improved impacts. Despite that, in this case the Council instructed its solicitor to provide the amended plans to the objectors; in particular,... | 2 |
In the case of Miller v Galderisi [2009] NSWCA 353, what were the issues that arose on appeal? | In the case of Miller v Galderisi [2009] NSWCA 353, the issues that arose on appeal related to awards of damages made by the primary judge, Delaney DCJ, in respect of domestic assistance and past and future economic loss, as well as to a decision of his Honour to admit into evidence a statement of a prospective employe... | IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES COURT OF APPEAL CA 40140/09 ALLSOP P BASTEN JA MACFARLAN JA 10 NOVEMBER 2009 MILLER v GALDERISI Judgment 1 THE COURT: The respondent was injured in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on 24 November 2004. The appellant admitted liability for the accident. Accordingly, the he... | 2 |
In the case of Young & anor v Everett & anor [2017] NSWLEC 1670, what was the recommendation of Mr Peter Richards, the consulting arborist, regarding the tree in question? | In the case of Young & anor v Everett & anor [2017] NSWLEC 1670, Mr Peter Richards, a consulting arborist, recommended the removal of the tree. He based his recommendation on his observations that the tree exhibited symptoms of decline and structural deterioration, including 'sudden branch drop' with branches having fa... | 10. Mr Vezgoff also carried out a Tree Risk Assessment based on a method published by Matheny & Clark, one of the methods used by the arboriculture industry. Mr Harradence takes issue with the result and questions the inputs into the formula; Mr Harradence considers the rating should be higher. The matter was discussed... | 2 |
What are the three additional assets of BM that need to be included in the distributable pool according to the appellant's case in the decision of Iliopoulos v BM2008 Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) (ACN 005 762 685) [2010] FCA 787? | In the decision of Iliopoulos v BM2008 Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) (ACN 005 762 685) [2010] FCA 787, the appellant's case identified three additional assets of BM that need to be included in the distributable pool. These are: (i) $1,000,000 held on trust for BM by a Ms Cox; (ii) a loan of $2,953,649.05 to PFL Properties P... | 21 Turning now to the distributable surplus after completion of the winding up, it was the evidence of Mr Dye, the liquidator, that at the time of swearing his affidavit BM had cash at the bank of $5,360,347. The total of the judgment debt ($2,577,072.49) and interest ($110,108.07) was $2,687,180.56. 22 I would note i... | 2 |
What claims are the applicants making in the proceeding of Taylor v Saloniklis [2013] FCA 679? | In the proceeding of Taylor v Saloniklis [2013] FCA 679, the applicants are making claims under the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), Fair Trading Act 1987 (SA), Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth). They are also claiming for breaches of a partnership agreement and negligenc... | REASONS FOR JUDGMENT 1 This is an application by the respondents in a proceeding for an order that the applicants give standard discovery under rr 20.13 and 20.14 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth). The application is opposed by the applicants. I made an order that the respondents’ application be determined on writt... | 2 |
In the case of Nawar v Newcrest Mining Ltd [2022] FCA 424, what was the effect of the settlement deed and the orders made in the Newcrest Class Action on Mr Nawar's ability to make a claim against Newcrest? | In the case of Nawar v Newcrest Mining Ltd [2022] FCA 424, the settlement deed and the orders made in the Newcrest Class Action barred Mr Nawar from making any claim against Newcrest in respect of, or relating to, the subject matter of the Newcrest Class Action. The terms of the settlement deed allowed Newcrest to plea... | 33 The Newcrest Class Action was commenced by Earglow Pty Ltd as the lead applicant. The parties to the Newcrest Class Action executed a deed of settlement on 21 February 2016 by which Earglow, as the lead applicant, on its own behalf and on behalf of group members released and discharged Newcrest from any claim arisin... | 2 |
In the case of Bull v Attorney-General (NSW) [1916] UKPCHCA 3, why were the leases considered void? | In the case of Bull v Attorney-General (NSW) [1916] UKPCHCA 3, the leases were considered void because they were reversionary leases. This was in breach or non-observance of a provision of the Act of 1895 (sec. 26, provision i.) which forbids reversionary leases. However, due to sec. 44 of the same Act, these leases we... | visions of the Act of 1895 ? They are void (apart from the relief now being considered) because they were reversionary leases. One of the provisions of the Act of 1895 (sec. 26, provision i.) forbids reversionary leases. Therefore these leases were void because of the breach or non-observance of that provision. It is t... | 2 |
What actions were taken by Robert Crawford, a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer, under Section 269SD(2) of the Customs Act 1901 in the Tariff Concession Revocation Order HS2007/271A - Tariff Concession Order 0614209? | Under Section 269SD(2) of the Customs Act 1901, in the Tariff Concession Revocation Order HS2007/271A - Tariff Concession Order 0614209, Robert Crawford, a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer, revoked Tariff Concession Order Number 8734785 made on 23.12.87, in respect of the goods described in TABLE A. This revocat... | TARIFF CONCESSION REVOCATION ORDER Under Section 269SD(2) of the Customs Act 1901, I Robert Crawford a delegate of the Chief Executive Officer (a) revoke Tariff Concession Order Number 8734785 made on 23.12.87, in respect of the goods described in TABLE A below. This Revocation has effect from 01.01.07; and (b) make in... | 2 |
What were the two main issues for determination by the court in the case of Mark Gerstl & Associates Pty Ltd v Waverley Council [2004] NSWLEC 633? | In the case of Mark Gerstl & Associates Pty Ltd v Waverley Council [2004] NSWLEC 633, the court had to determine two main issues. The first issue was whether the proposal would be satisfactory in terms of streetscape and character, particularly in the context of the provisions of the Development Control Plan No. 2 - Dw... | 4. The site is zoned Residential 2(a) under Waverley Local Environmental Plan 1996 ("the LEP"). Also relevantly applicable are Development Control Plan No. 2 - Dwelling House Development and Development Control Plan No. 20 - Dual Occupancy Provisions ("the DCP’s"). 5. The application was advertised and two submissions... | 2 |
In the case "A" bht "S" v State of NSW [2011] NSWDC 54, what was the reason for requiring a secure court? | In the case "A" bht "S" v State of NSW [2011] NSWDC 54, a secure court was required due to the plaintiff's psychiatric condition. | (14)On 3 November 2003 both parties appeared before the List Judge. The Protective Commission also appeared. The court file noted that a proposed defence motion seeking a permanent stay was to be listed for hearing on 8 March 2004 with an allocated estimate of 2 days. A notation was made on the court file that a secure... | 2 |
In the case of Smartways Logistics Holdings Pty Ltd v O’Sullivan [2020] NSWSC 189, what was the court's finding regarding the access and use of Smartways' confidential information by Mr O’Sullivan and Ms Leahey? | In the case of Smartways Logistics Holdings Pty Ltd v O’Sullivan [2020] NSWSC 189, the court found that Mr O’Sullivan and Ms Leahey accessed Smartways’ confidential information during their employment, specifically in the period just before they both left the company. The court accepted the submission that such access ... | Findings of breach during their employment 120. Smartways submits that the nature and timing of their access to Smartways’ confidential information during the period immediately before they resigned leads to the inescapable conclusion that such access was for the purposes of use in the setting up of Just-Medical Logist... | 2 |
What are the contribution rates for different pay periods as per the Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) (2000–2001 Continuing Contributions) Declaration 2000 of the Commonwealth jurisdiction? | According to the Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) (2000–2001 Continuing Contributions) Declaration 2000, the contribution rates for different pay periods are as follows: for a pay period rate of salary less than $169.13, the contribution is $13.53; for a pay period rate of salary of $169.13 or more but less than $... | Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) (2000–2001 Continuing Contributions) Declaration 2000 Statutory Rules 2000 No. 1661 made under the Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) Act 1988 Contents Page 1 Name of Declaration 2 2 Commencement 2 3 Substitution of amounts 2 1 Name of Declaration This Declaration is the Superan... | 2 |
In the context of the Australian Commonwealth jurisdiction, when is a debt considered to be contracted by a company in relation to the purchase of shares? | In the decision of Shapowloff v Dunn [1981] HCA 21, it was concluded that a debt as spoken of in s. 303 (3) was contracted by the company on the date when the broker bought the shares. On that day, the broker began and completed the execution of the company's buying order and the company became liable to indemnify the ... | Accordingly I conclude that such a debt as s. 303 (3) speaks of was, in the circumstances of this case, contracted by the company on the date when the broker bought the shares here in question. On that day the broker began and completed the execution of the company's buying order and the company became liable to indem... | 2 |
In the context of the New South Wales case JONES v MARTIN [2000] NSWSC 1112, what is the significance of a party's contribution to the other's superannuation entitlements? | In the case of JONES v MARTIN [2000] NSWSC 1112, it was noted that there needs to be evidence that one of the parties had in some way contributed to the other's superannuation entitlements. This contribution could be direct or indirect. If such a contribution is established, it may be considered "just and equitable" fo... | 29 Powell J at 108 of his judgment referred to the need to establish that one of the parties had in some way contributed to the other's superannuation entitlements and that by reason of that contribution, it was "just and equitable" that some order based upon, or derived from, those entitlements should be made. Cole J... | 2 |
Who filed the application for the approval of the Yates Wyee Enterprise Agreement 2005 in the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales? | The application for the approval of the Yates Wyee Enterprise Agreement 2005 was filed by the National Union of Workers, New South Wales Branch in the Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales, as stated in the decision [2005] NSWIRComm 350. | JUDGMENT: - 1 - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION OF NEW SOUTH WALES CORAM: HARRISON DP 29 September 2005 Matter No IRC 4461 of 2005 YATES WYEE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2005 Application by National Union of Workers, New South Wales Branch for approval of an enterprise agreement DECISION [2005] NSWIRComm 350 1 This is an appl... | 2 |
What were the claims made by Mr Luo in the case Luo v Zhai [2015] FCA 350 and what was the judgement? | In the case Luo v Zhai [2015] FCA 350, Mr Luo made three claims. Firstly, he claimed a breach of the Agreement. Secondly, he sought an action for money had and received following a total failure of consideration. Lastly, he claimed that Ms Zhai and Jantom had engaged in misleading conduct, which caused him to enter int... | II. The nature of the claims 3 Mr Luo claims to be entitled to recover the money on three bases: (a) a breach of the Agreement; (b) an action for money had and received following a total failure of consideration; and (c) a claim against Ms Zhai and Jantom that Ms Zhai had engaged in misleading conduct, in which Jantom ... | 2 |
In the case of Diakovasili & Anor v Order of AHEPA NSW Incorporated [2023] NSWSC 1282, what was the second aspect of the Plaintiffs' proposed case? | In the case of Diakovasili & Anor v Order of AHEPA NSW Incorporated [2023] NSWSC 1282, the second aspect of the Plaintiffs' proposed case was a claim that continuing fiduciary duties owed by the Nine Defendants were breached when four of them, Messrs Kallimanis, Premetis, Fandakis and Papanagiotou (“Four Defendants”) w... | The claim in respect of the alleged Post Appointment Breaches 199. The second aspect of the Plaintiffs’ proposed case, pleaded in paragraphs 50-67 of the proposed SOC, is directed to a claim that continuing fiduciary duties owed by the Nine Defendants were breached when four of them, Messrs Kallimanis, Premetis, Fandak... | 3 |
In the case of Fulton v Chief of Defence Force [2023] FCAFC 134, what were some of the factors considered by the court in deciding whether to grant relief to FLTLT Fulton under s 16 of the ADJR Act? | In the case of Fulton v Chief of Defence Force [2023] FCAFC 134, the court considered several factors in deciding whether to grant relief to FLTLT Fulton under s 16 of the ADJR Act. One factor was the lapse of time since the termination decision was made, which was over two and a half years ago. However, the court did ... | 122 It does not necessarily follow that FLTLT Fulton should be granted relief in the exercise of the power conferred on the Court by s 16 of the ADJR Act. The power to grant that relief is discretionary. 123 One basis upon which relief might be withheld is the sheer lapse of time since the termination decision was made... | 3 |
In the case of Franklins Ltd v Pearson [1997] IRCA 288, what was the reason for the termination of Mr Pearson's employment? | In the case of Franklins Ltd v Pearson [1997] IRCA 288, Mr Pearson's employment was terminated due to his deliberate refusal to submit to the employer's reasonable security requirements. This refusal was viewed as a repudiation of an essential condition of the contract of employment, providing the applicant company wit... | Pilfering is an obvious risk in the warehouse of a large retail grocer where a large staff is employed. Systems requiring employees’ cooperation must be put in place to seek to minimise pilfering. No sensible employer would fail to do so, and any reasonable employee would concede this. A system had been established her... | 3 |
What were the two issues in the appeal case of Millar v Commissioner of Taxation [2016] FCAFC 94 in the Commonwealth jurisdiction? | In the appeal case of Millar v Commissioner of Taxation [2016] FCAFC 94, the two issues were: firstly, whether the primary judge was correct to hold that the Administrative Appeals Tribunal did not err in law in concluding that the appellants had not discharged their onus of proving that a loan arrangement they had ent... | Associate: Dated: 4 July 2016 REASONS FOR JUDGMENT DAVIES J: 51 There are two issues in this appeal. The first issue is whether the primary judge was correct to hold that the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) did not err in law in reaching its conclusion that the appellants (“the taxpayers”) had not disc... | 3 |
What were the circumstances surrounding the appeal in the case of DEKKAN v PICCIAU [2008] NSWCA 18 in New South Wales? | In the case of DEKKAN v PICCIAU [2008] NSWCA 18, the appeal was from the refusal of a District Court judge to grant an adjournment. The defendant was taken to the hospital in an ambulance in the course of the hearing and withdrew the retainer of the solicitor. The trial judge refused the adjournment and the hearing con... | CATCHWORDS: APPEAL – appeal from refusal of District Court judge to grant adjournment – appellate intervention in discretionary judgment - FURTHER EVIDENCE – evidence tending to show procedural unfairness – denial of truth of statements made by lawyer in court – evidence obtained from lawyer but not addressing stateme... | 3 |
What were the allegations made by Brashes Convenience Store Pty Ltd against Pitt & Castlereagh Pty Ltd in the case Brashes Convenience Store Pty Ltd v Pitt & Castlereagh Pty Ltd [2013] NSWADT 118? | In the case Brashes Convenience Store Pty Ltd v Pitt & Castlereagh Pty Ltd [2013] NSWADT 118, Brashes Convenience Store Pty Ltd alleged that it occupied premises owned by Pitt & Castlereagh Pty Ltd in the Central Business District of Sydney, pursuant to a lease commencing on 20 November 2006. It further alleged that by... | Introduction 1In these proceedings, which were instituted by an Application for Original Decision ('the Application') filed on 15 October 2012, the Applicant, Brashes Convenience Store Pty Ltd, alleges that it occupied premises owned by the Respondent, Pitt & Castlereagh Pty Ltd, in the Central Business District of Syd... | 3 |
What were the complaints made by Mr Khan against the Department of Corrective Services and The GEO Group Pty Ltd in the case of Khan v NSW Department of Corrective Services and the GEO Group Pty Ltd [2006] NSWADT 188? | In the case of Khan v NSW Department of Corrective Services and the GEO Group Pty Ltd [2006] NSWADT 188, Mr Khan complained that the Department of Corrective Services and The GEO Group Pty Ltd discriminated against him and victimised him. The specific conduct he complained of included failure to provide him with Halal ... | REASONS FOR DECISION Decision 1 For the reasons given below, Mr Khan is refused leave to proceed with his complaints. Background 2 Mr Khan complained to the Anti-Discrimination Board that the Department of Corrective Services and The GEO Group Pty Ltd together discriminated against him and victimised him. The conduct ... | 3 |
In the case of Nash v Minister Administering the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 [2007] NSWLEC 624, what was the court's decision regarding the location of the footpath/cycle way along Boomerang Drive? | In the case of Nash v Minister Administering the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 [2007] NSWLEC 624, the court accepted the council's suggestion to locate the footpath/cycle way on the opposite side of Boomerang Drive. This decision was based on the topography of the nature strip in front of the site and ... | 97 Conditions C34(3)(m) and C34(5) relate to the formation of a nature strip and construction of a concrete a footpath/cycle way along the Boomerang Drive frontage. The respondent states that the council is willing to consider locating the footpath/cycle way to the opposite side of Boomerang Drive thereby removing any... | 3 |
What is the importance of procedural fairness in the context of litigation according to the decision in Seltsam Pty Limited v Ghaleb [2005] NSWCA 208? | In the decision of Seltsam Pty Limited v Ghaleb [2005] NSWCA 208, it was highlighted that procedural fairness is crucial to both the reality and the appearance of justice. It involves affording a reasonable opportunity to present or meet a case. This opportunity is vital as just outcomes are grounded upon the court or ... | 4 As to procedural fairness, this judicial obligation is relevantly concerned with affording a reasonable opportunity to present or meet a case (Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs v Bhardwaj (2002) 209 CLR 597 at 611[40]). That opportunity is vital both to the reality and the appearance of justice. Jus... | 3 |
In the case of Mansfield v Australian Crime Commission [2003] FCA 1059, did the court find that section 30 and subsection (5) authorise the conduct of an examination in contempt of court? | In Mansfield v Australian Crime Commission [2003] FCA 1059, the court found that section 30 and in particular subsection (5) does not by necessary implication authorise the conduct of an examination in contempt of court. The court stated that such an authorisation is not lightly to be inferred. | 64 Such a construction would not automatically render an answer, document or thing admissible automatically in the Confiscation proceedings, but would leave them capable of being admitted subject to the normal rules of evidence. The adducing at the examination of some of that evidence, possibly most of it, might well ... | 3 |
Who were the solicitors and counsel for the applicant and respondent in the case of Michael Anderson v Apollo Limousines Pty Ltd [1995] IRCA 128? | In the case of Michael Anderson v Apollo Limousines Pty Ltd [1995] IRCA 128, the solicitors for the applicant were Maurice Blackburn & Co. and the counsel for the applicant was Mr N. Kenyon. The solicitor for the respondent was Alfred L. Abrahams & Co. and the counsel for the respondent was Mr P. Barton. | I certify that this and the preceding seven (7) pages are a true copy of the reasons for judgment of Judicial Registrar Fleming. Associate: Dated: Solicitors for the Applicant: Maurice Blackburn & Co. Counsel for the Applicant: Mr N. Kenyon Solicitor for the Respondent: Alfred L. Abrahams & Co. Counsel for the Responde... | 3 |
In the case of Au v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2021] FCA 1240, what was the Tribunal's assessment of the applicant's likelihood of reoffending and its impact on the community? | In the case of Au v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2021] FCA 1240, the Tribunal's assessment of the applicant's likelihood of reoffending was influenced by its evaluation of the applicant's drug habit as the root of his criminal offending. The Tribunal considered that... | 79 I do not accept the applicant’s submission in support of this ground. The Tribunal’s reasons make plain that it did not regard itself as compelled to ascribe more weight to the primary considerations than the other considerations described in Direction 79. The Tribunal observed at [61] that “generally speaking” it w... | 3 |
In the context of the Mandated Territory of New Guinea, does a "C" mandate confer the nationality of the mandatary on the inhabitants of the territory? | No, a "C" mandate does not confer the nationality of the mandatary on the inhabitants of the territory. This point was discussed in the case of Wong Man On v Commonwealth [1952] HCA 27, where it was noted that there seems to be near unanimity among international jurists that a Territory the subject of a "C" mandate doe... | If the passage quoted from the judgment of Isaacs J. means that the Mandated Territory of New Guinea became, for all purposes, part of the King's dominions (which I gravely doubt, for the inelegant wording of the passage, as reported, strongly suggests to me that something important has been left out), it must, I think... | 3 |
In the case of Microsoft Corp v Business Boost Pty Ltd [1999] FCA 1384, how did Microsoft argue that Business Boost Pty Ltd had infringed its copyright? | In the case of Microsoft Corp v Business Boost Pty Ltd [1999] FCA 1384, Microsoft argued that Business Boost Pty Ltd had infringed its copyright by installing or authorizing the installation of the WINDOWS program onto the hard disks or by turning on the computer. Microsoft also alleged that Business Boost Pty Ltd had ... | 13 In the present case Microsoft points out that s 36(1) covers authorization of the infringing act as well as performance of the infringing act itself. Both the reproduction of the work and its authorization have been described as being separate and distinct so that infringement in either form is a distinct tort: see... | 3 |
Under the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth), can an appeal from the Federal Magistrates Court be brought from an interlocutory decision without leave? | No, an appeal from the Federal Magistrates Court cannot be brought from an interlocutory decision without leave, as per section 24(1A) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth). This was affirmed in the case of MZXME v Minister for Immigration & Citizenship [2007] FCA 767. | 8 The objection to competency is plainly well taken. A decision to dismiss an application by reason of the absence of the applicant is a decision of an interlocutory nature. Pursuant to s 24(1A) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) an appeal from the Federal Magistrates Court cannot be brought from such a ... | 3 |
In the case of Robertson v. Allen & Ors [2003] NSWSC 848, what was the court's stance on determining entitlements in advance? | In the case of Robertson v. Allen & Ors [2003] NSWSC 848, the court expressed that it was not prudent or appropriate to attempt to determine in advance entitlements among the persons involved. The court stated that the rights which would arise in some hypothetical situation cannot be determined now and would need to kn... | Nominees, not to some new trustee and the rights which would arise in some hypothetical situation cannot be determined now; the Court would need to know what in detail did happen before determining the legal effect. Dealings between the persons concerned have been rather combative, and it does not seem to me to be prud... | 3 |
Who were the legal representatives in the case of Aravanis (Trustee), in the matter of Gillespie (Bankrupt) v Gillespie [2014] FCA 630? | In the case of Aravanis (Trustee), in the matter of Gillespie (Bankrupt) v Gillespie [2014] FCA 630, the counsel for the applicant was J Baird and the solicitor was Sally Nash & Co Lawyers. The counsel for the respondent was J Knackstredt and the solicitor was M+K Lawyers. | Cases cited: Baumgartner v Baumgartner (1987) 164 CLR 137 Brown v Brown (1993) 31 NSWLR 582 Calverley v Green (1984) 155 CLR 242 Charles Marshall Pty Ltd v Grimsely (1956) 95 CLR 353 Dinsdale bht Protective Commissioner v Arthur [2006] NSWSC 809 Hewett v Court (1982) 149 CLR 639 Jones v Dunkel (1959) 101 CLR 298 Muschi... | 3 |
What was the interpretation of s. 80 of the Constitution in relation to local laws of a Territory enacted under s. 122, as decided in R. v. Bernasconi? | In R. v. Bernasconi, it was decided that s. 80 of the Constitution, which requires trial by jury of indictable offences against the laws of the Commonwealth, had no application to the local laws of a Territory enacted under s. 122. The view was that a law made under s. 122 was a law of the Territory concerned and not a... | 1. (1915) 19 C.L.R. 629. In R. v. Bernasconi [1] it was decided that s. 80 of the Constitution, which requires trial by jury of indictable offences against the laws of the Commonwealth, had no application to the local laws of a Territory enacted under s. 122. This view might perhaps have been placed on the simple and ... | 3 |
In the case of Inspector Martin v Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd [2009] NSWIRComm 110, what was the issue with the Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) in relation to the speed of the spreader? | In the case of Inspector Martin v Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd [2009] NSWIRComm 110, it was acknowledged that the Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) did not take into account the additional speed of the spreader when travelling to its clean down area after the last delivery of the day. The Paving SWMS stipulated that t... | 14 Mr Yates stated that in addition to the Paving SWMS and the Concrete Delivery SWMS, a significant number of toolbox talks and other documents were prepared providing guidance for the operation and movement of trucks and other vehicles in and around the vicinity of the concrete paving operations. Copies of the recor... | 3 |
In the case of Allhours Enterprises Pty Ltd (ACN 105 534 058) v Global Food Services Pty Ltd (ACN 103 727 877) (In Administration) [2005] FCA 459, what was used as security for the Tristania loan? | In the case of Allhours Enterprises Pty Ltd (ACN 105 534 058) v Global Food Services Pty Ltd (ACN 103 727 877) (In Administration) [2005] FCA 459, Global gave Tristania the assignment of the debt owing by Allhours under the Deed of Sale and the assignment of the Charge as security for the Tristania loan. | 5. Global gave Tristania, as security for the Tristania loan, the assignment of the debt owing by Allhours under the Deed of Sale and the assignment of the Charge. 6. The books and records of Global do not show that Global received any part of the amount to be advanced under the Tristania loan from which it appears th... | 3 |
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