Latest Judgments
Judgments are generally published within 24 hours of being made available by Judges' staff, often earlier. In cases of high media interest, we endeavour to publish judgments within 1 hour of being delivered by the Court.
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Today's published judgments
Migration
NMQG v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2025] FCA 802
MIGRATION – Application for judicial review of a decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal – Where Tribunal affirmed the decision of a delegate of the Minister not to revoke the cancellation of the applicant’s visa under s 501CA(4) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) – Tribunal bound by a direction issued under s 499 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) to consider extent of impediments if removed – Whether Tribunal failed to consider substantial, clearly articulated claim – Whether Tribunal failed to take into account the applicant’s health in considering the extent of impediments
14 Jul 2025
| MEAGHER J
Practice and Procedure
Victorian Legal Services Board v Kuksal (Interlocutory Matters) [2025] FCA 801
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – litigious morass – where the outstanding issues in the proceedings can be grouped into six categories – where the last four categories of issues fell for determination – where the requirement of the Court to conduct proceedings in a way which facilitates their efficient, cost effective and prompt resolution considered – where the best way of dealing with matters of this type considered – where preliminary applications were unsuccessfully made by the respondents – where prayers for relief that the applicant acted in contempt of court considered – where an informal oral application for judicial review and other matters considered
8 Jul 2025
| LEE J
Corporations Law
Rohrt, in the matter of Australian Cosmetic and Laser Clinic Pty Ltd (administrator appointed) [2025] FCA 797
COMMERCIAL AND CORPORATIONS – urgent application to appoint receiver under s 57 of the Federal Court Act 1976 (Cth) – where application made by liquidator of company – where company appointed as trustee by trust deed in 2013 – where trust deed provides for disqualification of corporate trustee upon entry into administration – whether just and convenient to appoint liquidator as receiver under s 57 – application granted
22 May 2025
| DERRINGTON J
