Ample Source International Limited v Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation), in the matter of Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation) (No 9) [2019] FCA 287
FCA Decision regarding BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY - application for judicial advice as to conduct of liquidation.
Ample Source International Limited v Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation), in the matter of Bonython Metals Group Pty Limited (in liquidation) (No 8) [2018] FCA 1614 (26 October 2018)
FCA Decision regarding BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY – application for judicial advice as to conduct of liquidation.
Lever v Attorney General of NSW [2018] NSWSC 838 (29 May 2018)
NSWSC Decision regarding EQUITY – Charitable trusts — private international law — validity of testamentary gift to a foreign executor applying the gift to a charitable purpose in a foreign jurisdiction.
NSWSC Decision regarding vTRUSTS – father contributes funds to the acquisition of a property by his daughter – whether the contribution was an investment or gift – whether the parties intended a trust to be created.
NSWSC Decision regarding TRUSTS and TRUSTEES - Trust created by Will - Whether private discretionary trust or charitable trust - Powers, duties of trustee of Trust.
Sabharwal v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2018] FCA 10
FCA Decision regarding MIGRATION – application for judicial review of a decision of the Minister to refuse a visa under s 501(1) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth).
Sydney Tools Pty Ltd v Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd [2017] NSWSC 1709
NSWSC Decision regarding CONTRACTS - existence of a contract - “postal rule” - whether Trading Agreement contained obligation to supply absent acceptance of an order.
Steven Cominos wins one of the first successful appeals from a Football Federation of Australia banning order [2017] FIBAC 5
Mr Cominos acted for the appellant in an application to set aside a decision of the Football Federation of Australia (FFA) to ban the appellant. FIBAC decided to set aside the ban.
Dr Stephen Tully contributed a report on international legal developments within Australia over the past year for the American Bar Association’s Section of International Law annual publication Year in Review.
Dr Stephen Tully helps to secure a second chance for refugee applicant
Dr Stephen Tully worked pro bono with Liz Simpson, Ali Mojtahedi and Olivia Todhunter of the Immigration Advice and Rights Centre in FTYC v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection.
Australian Building and Construction Commissioner v Parker [2017] FCA 564
FCA Decision regarding INDUSTRIAL LAW – coercion – taking of action against another person – intent to coerce – need for an intent to negate choice – need for a high degree of compulsion.
NSWSC Decision regarding SUCCESSION – Family provision — Close personal relationship — Elements — Provision of domestic support and personal care — Not for fee and reward.
Bates & Arthur and Anor [2017] FamCAFC 73 (26 April 2017)
FamCAFC Decision regarding FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – APPLICATION IN AN APPEAL – LEAVE TO INTERVENE – Application in an appeal by the father seeking leave to intervene in an appeal.
Dattilo v Commonwealth of Australia (as represented by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development) [2017] FCA 329
FCA Decision regarding PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for a stay pending application for special leave to appeal to High Court – application dismissed, with costs.
Dr Christopher Ward SC: “In Defense of the Right to Life: International Law and the Death Penalty in the Philippines”
Dr Christopher Ward SC advised the Philippines Commission for Human Rights on the legality of Philippines legislative proposals to reintroduce the death penalty in that country.
Hampton & Heath and Ors [2017] FamCA 132 (8 March 2017)
FamCA Decision regarding FAMILY LAW – CHILDREN – Best Interests of the children – Where there is a risk of harm to the children in the care of each parent.
AWP17 v Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Urgent interlocutory injunction was heard by the Federal Court of Australia which found that the Immigration Department is blocked from returning Applicant to Manus Island.
Patrick Kenney v Commonwealth of Australia (as represented by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development) [2017] FCAFC 16
FCAFC Decision regarding ADMINISTRATIVE LAW and APPEAL AND NEW TRIAL – appeal from Federal Circuit Court of Australia – claimed errors in fact-finding by primary judge.
