George v Northern Health [2012] FCA 379

George v Northern Health [2012] FCA 379

The applicant failed to provide an acceptable explanation for the delay and failed to advance arguable grounds of appeal, as the federal magistrate had clearly addressed relevant evidence and made factual findings which the draft grounds did not impugn.

Parties
Applicant: Bency George; Respondent: Northern Health
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 March 2012
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Time to Appeal / Ruling on Extension of Time Application
Outcome
Dismissed
Legal Topics
Adverse Action, Extension of Time, Appeal Procedures, Workplace Rights
Employment Law Adverse Action Extension of Time Appeal Procedures Workplace Rights

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Parties

Bency George

Applicant

Northern Health

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Time to Appeal / Ruling on Extension of Time Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has provided an acceptable explanation for the delay in filing the notice of appeal
  2. 2 Whether the proposed appeal is at least arguable

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide an acceptable explanation for the delay and failed to advance arguable grounds of appeal, as the federal magistrate had clearly addressed relevant evidence and made factual findings which the draft grounds did not impugn.

Court Disposition

Dismissed

Orders

  • The application for extension of time in which to file a notice of appeal is dismissed.