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1. Kippa-Ring Pharmacy Pty Ltd v Pharmaceutical Services Federal Committee of Inquiry [2026] FCA 656
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – judicial review of two decisions of Secretary, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to refer applicant pharmacists to Committee of Inquiry under s 114 of the National Health Act 1953 (Cth) – whether Secretary has |
| Date: 29 May 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
2. Ardalan v Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia [2026] FCA 615
| COSTS – where application for review of parole refusal decision became moot after new refusal decision made – where merits of proceeding had been fully tried and judgment was reserved – whether applicant should have his costs – where |
| Date: 19 May 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
3. Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v Singh [2026] FCAFC 42
| MIGRATION – appeal from decision of Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) quashing decision of Administrative Appeals Tribunal – where Tribunal affirmed decision of delegate of first respondent to refuse to grant Partner |
| Date: 13 Apr 2026 Judge: RANGIAH, MCDONALD AND YOUNAN JJ |
4. Foong v Professional Services Review Committee No 1359 [2026] FCA 373
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – judicial review of final report of Professional Services Review Committee under s 106L of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cth) – where applicant allowed his MBS provider number to be applied to services under review when he |
| Date: 2 Apr 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
5. Reabel (in substitution for Henry) v Sandlewood Aboriginal Projects Limited [2026] FCA 648
| CORPORATIONS – native title – application for leave to settle proceeding against fifth respondent under s 240 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) – where family groups entered into Indigenous Land Use Agreement for payment of compensation – |
| Date: 26 Mar 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
6. TVGC v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 282
| MIGRATION – application for review of decision of Administrative Review Tribunal – where Tribunal affirmed decision to refuse to grant applicant a Protection visa –where applicant is on Bridging Visa R and cannot be involuntarily returned to |
| Date: 19 Mar 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
7. Jillellamudi v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 313
| MIGRATION – application for extension of time and leave to appeal – where Administrative Review Tribunal refused to grant Temporary Graduate visa to applicant –where applicant failed to satisfy English language test requirements in cl 485.212 |
| Date: 11 Mar 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
8. Mbuzi v Aye (Vexatious Proceedings Order) [2026] FCA 237
| HIGH COURT AND FEDERAL COURT – application for vexatious proceedings order pursuant to s 37AO(2)(b) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) – whether respondents have standing to apply for order – where applicant instituted or |
| Date: 11 Mar 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
9. Koutsouroupas v Minister for Health and Aged Care [2026] FCAFC 13
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – statutory construction – where s 92A(1)(f) and (1A) of the National Health Act 1953 (Cth) allowed Minister to determine conditions by legislative instrument – where Minister imposed conditions regarding “dispensing” |
| Date: 25 Feb 2026 Judge: RANGIAH, MEAGHER AND NEEDHAM JJ |
10. Georgina Pastoral Pty Ltd v State Minister for the State of Queensland [2026] FCA 127
| NATIVE TITLE – application for removal of individual respondents – whether arguable case that individual respondents hold rights and interests in non-claimant areas – application for joinder of representative body – whether in the interests |
| Date: 20 Feb 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| COSTS – Costs orders – Exercise of discretion – Principles for determining costs |
| Date: 10 Feb 2026 Judge: RANGIAH, BURLEY AND MEAGHER JJ |
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – defamation – application for summary judgment – whether no reasonable prospect of establishing serious harm to reputation – where publications made within organisation – where defamatory imputations not grave or |
| Date: 30 Jan 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
13. Leo’o Olo v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs [2026] FCA 10
| MIGRATION – for review of decision of Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) – where Tribunal affirmed decision to cancel applicant’s visa – whether reasonable apprehension of bias on the part of Tribunal – whether Court permitted to |
| Date: 22 Jan 2026 Judge: RANGIAH J |
14. Greer v Bandjalang Aboriginal Corporation Prescribed Body Corporate RNTBC (No 3) [2025] FCA 1674
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – urgent application to set aside interlocutory injunctions restraining respondent from terminating employment of applicant – where appointment of special administrator to respondent under Corporations (Aboriginal and |
| Date: 22 Dec 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| MIGRATION – appeal – where primary judge dismissed application for judicial review of decision of Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) affirming delegate’s decision to refuse application for student visa – whether Tribunal failed to |
| Date: 22 Dec 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
16. BHP Coal Pty Ltd v Mining and Energy Union [2025] FCAFC 194
| INDUSTRIAL LAW – application for judicial review of regulated labour hire orders made by the Fair Work Commission (Commission) under Part 2-7A of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) – where Part 2-7A inserted into the FW Act by the Fair Work |
| Date: 19 Dec 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, WHEELAHAN AND SHARIFF JJ |
17. Skilled Workforce Solutions (NSW) Pty Ltd v Mining and Energy Union [2025] FCAFC 195
| INDUSTRIAL LAW – Applications for judicial review of regulated labour hire arrangement orders made by the Fair Work Commission (Commission) under Part 2-7A of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) in two different proceedings relating to the Mt |
| Date: 19 Dec 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, RAPER AND SHARIFF JJ |
18. Conradsen v Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (No 3) [2025] FCA 1631
| COSTS – application for costs pursuant to s 570 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA) – whether proceedings were instituted vexatiously or without reasonable cause – whether appellant’s unreasonable act or omission caused respondent to incur |
| Date: 18 Dec 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
19. Rowles v Repatriation Commission (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) [2025] FCA 1621
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for recusal on the ground of apprehended bias – where applicant alleges ex parte communication with lawyers representing first respondent – where judge’s close relative employed with first respondent’s |
| Date: 18 Dec 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
20. Electoral Commissioner v McQuestin [2025] FCAFC 188
| ELECTIONS – where respondent found to have contravened s 321D(5) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth) on three occasions – where primary judge assessed penalties on the basis of there being three contraventions and imposed an aggregate |
| Date: 16 Dec 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, CHARLESWORTH AND SHARIFF JJ |
21. Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission v Saleh [2025] FCAFC 184
| PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW – foreign State immunity – application for judicial review of decisions of Fair Work Commission – where the Commission found that the applicant was not immune, by operation of the Foreign States Immunities Act 1985 |
| Date: 15 Dec 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, LEE AND RAPER JJ |
| INDUSTRIAL LAW – appeal from judgment dismissing application alleging contraventions of s 343(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – where Minister intervened by letter and Ministerial Direction in dispute between Union and Fire Rescue Victoria |
| Date: 11 Dec 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, CHARLESWORTH AND MCELWAINE JJ |
23. Australian Communications and Media Authority v Jones (No 6) [2025] FCA 1477
| COMMUNICATIONS LAW – where applicant alleges respondents provided prohibited interactive gambling service in contravention of s 15(2A) of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) – where online game of poker constitutes “gambling service” |
| Date: 28 Nov 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
24. Mining and Energy Union v OS MCAP Pty Ltd (No 3) [2025] FCA 1372
| INDUSTRIAL LAW – assessment of relief and pecuniary penalty for contravention of ss 44 and 114 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – where respondent unlawfully required employees to work on public holidays – where employees not given opportunity |
| Date: 11 Nov 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
25. Jama v Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2025] FCAFC 149
| MIGRATION – appeal from decision to dismiss application for judicial review of decision of the respondent (“Minister”) to cancel the appellant’s visa – where Minister had made public statements about his approach to s 501BA of the |
| Date: 24 Oct 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, SNADEN AND WHEATLEY JJ |
26. MTCQ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2025] FCA 1203
| MIGRATION – where applicant’s visa cancelled by Minister under s 501BA of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) – where Minister represented he had considered information applicant had given in relation to Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) |
| Date: 2 Oct 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
27. Lattouf v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Penalty) [2025] FCA 1174
| INDUSTRIAL LAW – pecuniary penalty for contraventions of ss 50 and 772(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – where dispute as to the number of contraventions – what constitutes “a term” of an enterprise agreement – course of conduct |
| Date: 24 Sep 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
28. KPA25 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2025] FCA 1188
| MIGRATION – application for urgent interlocutory injunction – where respondent intends to remove applicant from Australia – application for leave to appeal – where primary judge dismissed application for urgent interlocutory injunction in |
| Date: 19 Sep 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
29. Graeber v University of Sydney [2025] FCA 1095
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for leave to appeal – where primary judge dismissed application for recusal – where primary judge has long term association and honorary position with respondent – where applicant contends primary judge |
| Date: 2 Sep 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
30. Ho v Minister for Health and Aged Care [2025] FCAFC 109
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – statutory construction – whether the primary judge erred in construing s 90B(4) of the National Health Act 1953 (Cth) as allowing a consideration of the merits of an application by way of deciding whether to consider a |
| Date: 22 Aug 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, MEAGHER AND NEEDHAM JJ |
31. Baggaley v Attorney-General (Commonwealth) [2025] FCA 968
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – application for judicial review of decision to refuse applicant’s release on parole – whether there was no evidence or other material to justify the decision – whether respondent denied applicant procedural fairness by |
| Date: 18 Aug 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| MIGRATION – Public interest criterion (PIC) 4003(b) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) – Where cl 500.217 of the Regulations requires satisfaction of PIC 4003(b) – Whether PIC 4003(b) repugnant to the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) and |
| Date: 11 Aug 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, BURLEY AND MEAGHER JJ |
33. Prasad v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2025] FCAFC 102
| MIGRATION – appeal from decision of primary judge – whether primary judge erred in finding the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) did not deny the appellant procedural fairness – where Tribunal affirmed decision not to revoke |
| Date: 8 Aug 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, JACKSON AND MEAGHER JJ |
34. Mbuzi v World Vision Australia [2025] FCA 866
| INDUSTRIAL LAW – appeal from decision of Federal Circuit and Family Court – primary judge dismissed claim that the respondent had contravened s 45 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – appellant alleged hearing was invalid because respondent was |
| Date: 29 Jul 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
35. Lattouf v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Contempt) [2025] FCA 812
| CONTEMPT OF COURT – interlocutory application seeking that the Principal Registrar be directed to pursue an application for contempt – where a suppression and non-publication order was made prohibiting disclosure of names and contact details of |
| Date: 18 Jul 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
36. Lattouf v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (No 2) [2025] FCA 669
| INDUSTRIAL LAW – unlawful termination – whether the respondent contravened s 772(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FWA) by terminating the applicant’s employment for reasons including political opinion, race or national extraction – |
| Date: 25 Jun 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
37. Wear v Montere E-College Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 434
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for default judgment under r 5.23 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) – where the respondent has not participated in the proceeding or indicated any intention to defend claim – where applicant has |
| Date: 8 May 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| MIGRATION – application for extension of time to file notice of appeal – where no satisfactory explanation for delay – where proposed grounds of appeal lack merit – application dismissed |
| Date: 6 May 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application to strike out allegations of fraud in the applicant’s statement of claim – where applicant alleges non-disclosure of information by respondent amounted to fraud on the Fair Work Commission – where |
| Date: 16 Apr 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| INDUSTRIAL LAW – contravention of s 50 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – breach of obligation to back pay “applicable employees” under enterprise agreements – where applicant contends pecuniary penalties are necessary for deterrence – |
| Date: 7 Apr 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
41. Conradsen v Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (No 2) [2025] FCA 292
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for extension of time to file a notice of appeal – extension granted EVIDENCE – interlocutory application to admit further evidence on appeal – material in existence but not before primary judge and newly |
| Date: 3 Apr 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
42. Sayed v National Disability Insurance Agency [2025] FCAFC 40
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – appeal from decision of primary judge – whether Administrative Appeals Tribunal had jurisdiction to review alleged decision of the National Disability Insurance Agency on internal review of decision to approve statement of |
| Date: 28 Mar 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, MCELWAINE AND HORAN JJ |
43. Elfar v Commonwealth of Australia [2025] FCA 245
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – application for declaratory orders – where applicant was subject to compulsory examination under the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002 (Cth) after being charged but before trial – where applicant was produced for |
| Date: 26 Mar 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| INDUSTRIAL LAW – where union sought judicial review of judgment of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (‘the Commission’) under s 425(1)(a) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) – where union submitted that the Commission erred by |
| Date: 25 Mar 2025 Judge: PERRAM, RANGIAH AND SHARIFF JJ |
45. Cumaiyi v Northern Territory of Australia [2025] FCA 244
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for approval of discontinuance of representative proceedings – alleged unlawful racial discrimination pursuant to s 9(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) – where parties have agreed to resolve |
| Date: 17 Mar 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
46. GFE24 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2025] FCA 193
| MIGRATION – where the applicant’s visa was cancelled by the respondent Minister under s 501BA of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (the Migration Act) – where mandatory cancellation of the applicant’s visa was revoked by a decision of the |
| Date: 17 Mar 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
47. Jolly v Sharma [2025] FCAFC 20
| INDUSTRIAL LAW — appeal – where the primary judge dismissed application for declaratory relief – whether rules of an industrial association impose conditions, obligations or restrictions that are oppressive, unreasonable or unjust – no |
| Date: 4 Mar 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, WHEELAHAN AND RAPER JJ |
| MIGRATION - where Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) affirmed decision not to revoke cancellation of visa under s 501CA(4) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) - whether Tribunal failed to consider representations made by appellant - whether |
| Date: 19 Feb 2025 Judge: RANGIAH, DERRINGTON AND ROFE JJ |
49. Lattouf v Australian Broadcasting Corporation [2025] FCA 62
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application for a suppression and non-publication order under s 37AF of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) - whether the order is necessary to protect the safety of any person - that persons will be vilified or |
| Date: 3 Feb 2025 Judge: RANGIAH J |
50. Wood v Buckingham [2024] FCA 1447
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - application for judicial review of a Registrar's decision under r 2.26 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) to reject documents for filing - whether the original application and accompanying documents are frivolous, vexatious |
| Date: 17 Dec 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - whether the employees were an "eligible employee" within the meaning of the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Administration Act 1992 (Cth) - whether Court in assessing "eligible employee" should confine its inquiries to the |
| Date: 16 Dec 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, CHARLESWORTH AND DOWLING JJ |
52. United Firefighters Union of Australia v Honourable Jaclyn Symes [2024] FCAFC 158
| APPEAL GROUNDS-application to amend grounds-point of statutory construction not taken below-proposed new grounds directly contrary to the appellant's trial case-prejudice to the respondents accepted-application dismissed |
| Date: 11 Dec 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, CHARLESWORTH AND MCELWAINE JJ |
53. Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Peever [2024] FCA 1470
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - urgent ex parte application for freezing orders under rr 7.32 and 7.35 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) - good arguable case for final relief - danger of disposal or dissipation of assets - application granted |
| Date: 6 Dec 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
54. Official Trustee in Bankruptcy, in the matter of Sam Pos Pty Ltd (in liq) [2024] FCA 1350
| BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY - application by Official Trustee for directions under s 30 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) - where debt agreement administrator misappropriated monies paid by debtors - whether debt agreements have ended under s 185N of |
| Date: 25 Nov 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| MIGRATION - application for judicial review - whether Tribunal erred in assessment of legal consequences of decision - whether Tribunal's assessment was illogical, irrational or unreasonable - whether Tribunal erred in finding that applicant's |
| Date: 7 Nov 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
56. Storry v Clout [2024] FCA 1274
| BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY - application by bankrupt for removal of trustee pursuant to s 90-15 of Schedule 2 of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) - where applicant alleges that respondent breached trustees' duties by breaching s 116(2), acting in bad |
| Date: 7 Nov 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
57. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs v Pulini (No 2) [2024] FCA 1250
| COSTS - application for costs certificate - where the Court allowed the applicant's appeal against a decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and ordered that the respondents pay the applicant's costs of the appeal - whether the Court should |
| Date: 29 Oct 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
58. Brar v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2024] FCA 1150
| MIGRATION - application for judicial review - whether Tribunal erred in its understanding of "conviction" - whether any error was material - whether Tribunal failed to comply with para 8.4(4)(f) of Direction 99 and s 499(2) of the Migration Act 1958 |
| Date: 18 Oct 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - assessment of penalties -contraventions of ss 46 and 52 of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 2016 (Cth) |
| Date: 18 Oct 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
60. Qube Ports Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union [2024] FCAFC 132
| INDUSTRIAL LAW -- application for judicial review of a decision of a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission - whether the Commission erred in its construction of s 217 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) - where s 217(1)(a) authorises the Commission to |
| Date: 17 Oct 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, WHEELAHAN and SNADEN JJ |
61. Van Eps v Child Support Registrar [2024] FCAFC 127
| BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY - appeals -declaration that the applicant did not file application to set aside bankruptcy notice within time under s 41(7) of the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) - where application for adjournment refused - where application |
| Date: 26 Sep 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, GOODMAN AND MCELWAINE JJ |
62. Attorney-General (Cth) v Patrick [2024] FCAFC 126
| FREEDOM OF INFORMATION - request for access to an official document of a Minister (the Attorney-General) - where one document (the Document) was within the scope of the request but the request was refused on the basis of two exemptions - where a new |
| Date: 25 Sep 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, MOSHINSKY AND ABRAHAM JJ |
63. Parsons v Serco Citizen Services Pty Limited (No 2) [2024] FCA 1103
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - contravention of s 340(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) - assessment of penalties |
| Date: 19 Sep 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
64. Fair Work Ombudsman v Mining and Energy Union (The Oaky North Coal Mine Case) [2024] FCA 1093
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - industrial action - contraventions of ss 346 and 348 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) - penalties agreed - assessment of agreed penalties |
| Date: 19 Sep 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
65. Doyle on behalf of the Iman People #4 v State of Queensland [2024] FCA 1045
| NATIVE TITLE - application for consent determination of native title in part of the claim area |
| Date: 12 Sep 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
66. Stiller v Attorney-General [2024] FCA 1049
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - application for judicial review of decision by delegate of Attorney-General to refuse the applicant's release on parole - whether delegate failed to afford procedural fairness by not providing the applicant with an opportunity |
| Date: 11 Sep 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
67. Tera v New Zealand [2024] FCA 1011
| EXTRADITION - application for review - where the magistrate ordered that the applicant be surrendered to New Zealand - where applicant charged with serious sexual offences - where offences alleged to have occurred in the 1980s - where there was |
| Date: 6 Sep 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
68. Braun on behalf of the Jirrbal People #4 v State of Queensland (No 2) [2024] FCA 1018
| NATIVE TITLE - application for consent determination of native title in part of the claim area |
| Date: 6 Sep 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
69. Ryan v Transurban Limited [2024] FCA 994
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application for suppression order - where the parties have agreed to settle the proceeding - where the relevant documents have not been used in Court - whether suppression order necessary to prevent prejudice to the proper |
| Date: 19 Aug 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
70. Hempel (Wattyl) Australia Pty Ltd v United Workers Union [2024] FCAFC 98
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - appeal from South Australian Employment Court - where primary judge found that employer contravened s 50 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) by failing to pay employees their wages and entitlements in accordance with enterprise |
| Date: 22 Jul 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, SNADEN AND ABRAHAM JJ |
71. Parsons v Serco Citizen Services Pty Limited [2024] FCA 754
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - unlawful termination - whether the respondent contravened s 340(1) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) by taking adverse action against the applicant because he exercised workplace rights by making complaints - where the applicant's |
| Date: 11 Jul 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
72. Tabuarua v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2024] FCA 748
| MIGRATION - application for review of decision of Administrative Appeals Tribunal affirming delegate's decision not to revoke the applicant's visa - whether applicant was denied procedural fairness arising from Tribunal acting contrary to Minister's |
| Date: 10 Jul 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
73. Briggs on behalf of the Wulli Wulli People #3 v State of Queensland (No 2) [2024] FCA 1530
| NATIVE TITLE – interlocutory application to remove a respondent pursuant to s 84(8) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) – whether the respondent seeks to bring a representative claim – whether the respondent’s claim seeks to impugn previous |
| Date: 5 Jul 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
74. Campbell-Smith v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2024] FCA 710
| MIGRATION - application for judicial review - whether Tribunal misunderstood or failed to comply with para 8.3(4)(a)(i) of Direction 99 and s 499(2A) - whether Tribunal's reasoning was illogical or irrational -construction of para 8.3(4)(a)(i) of |
| Date: 4 Jul 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| NATIVE TITLE - determination of separate question - extinguishment of native title - whether special leases were invalid - whether power to issue special leases was exclusively conferred on Minister under s 203 of the Land Act 1962 (Qld) - where |
| Date: 13 Jun 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
76. Cuzzubbo v Solgold Plc [2024] FCA 594
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - interlocutory application - deemed service - substituted service - whether practicable for applicant to effect personal service in accordance with Hague Convention - whether documents brought to respondent's attention - |
| Date: 7 Jun 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
77. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs v Pulini [2024] FCA 541
| CITIZENSHIP - appeal from Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) - where Tribunal set aside Minister's decisions to revoke respondents' citizenship under s 34(2) of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) - where Tribunal satisfied under s 34(2 |
| Date: 24 May 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
78. Korat v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2024] FCAFC 59
| MIGRATION - procedural fairness - where Administrative Appeals Tribunal decided not to revoke the cancellation of the appellant's visa - where delegate concluded that the "best interests of children" consideration weighed in favour of revocation - |
| Date: 24 May 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, THAWLEY AND SHARIFF JJ |
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - whether employers contravened ss 50 and 323 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) - interpretation of enterprise agreement - where employers refused to pay employees for the periods they were engaged in protected industrial action - |
| Date: 15 May 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
80. Blucher on behalf of the Gaangalu Nation People v State of Queensland (No 4) [2024] FCA 425
| NATIVE TITLE - appropriate orders where native title found not to exist - whether a negative determination should be made - where Court satisfied that native title does not exist in part of the claim area - where possibility of another claim in that |
| Date: 30 Apr 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
81. Azimitabar v Commonwealth of Australia [2024] FCAFC 52
| MIGRATION - appeal from a decision of a single judge of the Federal Court of Australia dismissing an application for damages arising from the alleged unlawful detention of the appellant at the Mantra Bell City Hotel and the Park Hotel (the Hotels) - |
| Date: 26 Apr 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, ANDERSON AND BUTTON JJ |
82. Hot Wok Food Makers Pty Ltd v United Workers Union (No 3) [2024] FCAFC 51
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - application for judicial review of decisions of the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission - where Full Bench granted extension of time to appeal and permission to appeal against decision to approve enterprise agreement and upheld |
| Date: 22 Apr 2024 Judge: COLLIER, RANGIAH AND CHARLESWORTH JJ |
83. CPB Contractors Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (No 2) [2024] FCA 460
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - where applicant's application in this Court for interlocutory injunctions was dismissed - where applicant then commenced proceeding in the Fair Work Commission for substantially the same relief - where respondents then sought |
| Date: 20 Apr 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
84. Crocker, in the matter of Crocker v Minister for Centrelink [2024] FCA 399
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application for leave to institute proceeding where applicant subject to vexatious proceeding order - whether application for leave and supporting affidavit substantially comply with statutory requirements - whether proposed |
| Date: 19 Apr 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
85. CPB Contractors Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union [2024] FCA 459
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - application for interlocutory injunctions - where applicant alleges interference with protected action ballots - whether prima facie case demonstrated - meaning of hinder or obstruct - whether balance of convenience favours granting |
| Date: 19 Apr 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
86. BZE21 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2024] FCA 371
| MIGRATION - appeal against decision of Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - whether primary judge erred in finding no jurisdictional error by Administrative Appeals Tribunal - where Tribunal affirmed decision not to grant protection visa - |
| Date: 16 Apr 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
87. Gomeroi People v Santos NSW Pty Ltd and Santos NSW (Narrabri Gas) Pty Ltd (No 2) [2024] FCAFC 49
| NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL - appeal - appropriate orders for remittal of proceeding where appeal allowed on one ground only - s 169(7) Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) - order made remitting matter to heard by the National Native Title Tribunal |
| Date: 12 Apr 2024 Judge: MORTIMER CJ, RANGIAH AND O'BRYAN J |
88. Comcare v Simeoni [2024] FCAFC 31
| WORKERS' COMPENSATION - appeal against decisions of Administrative Appeals Tribunal - whether Tribunal failed to consider evidence of expert witness - whether inference available that expert evidence was considered immaterial or of no weight - |
| Date: 15 Mar 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, HALLEY AND O'SULLIVAN JJ |
89. Gomeroi People v Santos NSW Pty Ltd and Santos NSW (Narrabri Gas) Pty Ltd [2024] FCAFC 26
| NATIVE TITLE - appeal from determination of the National Native Title Tribunal that future act may be done with conditions under Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) - whether Tribunal incorrectly applied the test for negotiations in good faith |
| Date: 6 Mar 2024 Judge: MORTIMER CJ, RANGIAH AND O'BRYAN JJ |
90. Electoral Commissioner of the Australian Electoral Commission v Fisher [2024] FCA 110
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - interlocutory application - substituted service - whether practicable for the applicant to effect personal service - whether alternative method of service will in all reasonable probability bring documents to respondent's |
| Date: 21 Feb 2024 Judge: RANGIAH J |
91. Comcare v Friend [2024] FCAFC 4
| ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - appeal - jurisdiction - where the proceeding below was commenced by originating application for judicial review of two purported decisions under s 48 of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth) (SRC Act) - |
| Date: 1 Feb 2024 Judge: RANGIAH, WHEELAHAN AND GOODMAN JJ |
92. Tikomaimaleya v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2023] FCAFC 199
| MIGRATION - Migration Act 1958 (Cth) - where Minister refused to revoke cancellation of visa - where primary judge found no jurisdictional error - whether Minister denied appellant procedural fairness - whether Minister failed to adequately engage |
| Date: 14 Dec 2023 Judge: RANGIAH, DOWNES AND KENNETT JJ |
93. Registrar of the Federal Court of Australia v Mensink (Stay Application) [2023] FCA 1581
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application for stay or dismissal of proceedings - whether respondent was effectively served - whether all attempts of personal service must have been made and failed before order for substituted service can be effective - |
| Date: 14 Dec 2023 Judge: RANGIAH J |
94. Weir v Telstra Limited [2023] FCAFC 196
| HUMAN RIGHTS - whether primary judge erred by refusing leave to commence proceedings under s 46PO(3A)(a) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) - whether it was reasonably arguable that the respondents breached ss 28G and 28L of |
| Date: 14 Dec 2023 Judge: COLLIER ACJ, RANGIAH AND THOMAS JJ |
95. Shaw v NM Superannuation Pty Ltd (AMP) [2023] FCA 1582
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application for extension of time and leave to appeal - application dismissed |
| Date: 7 Dec 2023 Judge: RANGIAH J |
96. Inspector-General in Bankruptcy v Sam Pos Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1621
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - application for default judgment under r 5.23 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) - where respondents have not complied with an order of the Court - where respondents have not attended a hearing in the proceeding - where |
| Date: 6 Dec 2023 Judge: RANGIAH J |
97. Toogood v Gott [2023] FCA 1521
| APPEAL AND NEW TRIAL - whether the primary judge denied the appellants procedural fairness - whether the primary judge failed to provide adequate reasons for judgment BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY - whether creditor's petition had lapsed - whether |
| Date: 6 Dec 2023 Judge: RANGIAH J |
98. Hatfield on behalf of the Darumbal People v State of Queensland [2023] FCA 1480
| NATIVE TITLE - application for consent determination of native title in part of the claim area |
| Date: 1 Dec 2023 Judge: RANGIAH J |
| INDUSTRIAL LAW - appeal from decision of the Federal Court of Australia ("FCA") - right of union official "permit holder" to enter employer's premises for the purpose of holding discussions - refusal of entry - hindrance or obstruction of permit |
| Date: 14 Nov 2023 Judge: BROMBERG, RANGIAH AND SNADEN JJ |
100. Ogawa v Buckingham (No 2) [2023] FCA 1387
| PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Federal Court of Australia Rules 2011 - application under r 39.05(a) to set aside judgment - where applicant did not appear at hearing - application dismissed |
| Date: 13 Nov 2023 Judge: RANGIAH J |
