CFZ v Department of Education [2015] NSWCATAD 231

CFZ v Department of Education [2015] NSWCATAD 231

The applicant's explanation for the delay was not convincing and did not distinguish her case from typical unrepresented litigants. The medical evidence did not support an incapacity to comply. The delay was significant and no injustice would result from refusal. Accordingly, the application for extension of time was refused and the underlying application dismissed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 November 2015
Procedural Posture
Administrative Review / Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application dismissed. Extension of time refused. Non-publication order made.
Legal Topics
['extension of Time' 'administrative Decisions' 'teacher Accreditation' 'public Interest' 'discretionary Powers']
['administrative Law' 'education Law'] ['extension of Time' 'administrative Decisions' 'teacher Accreditation' 'public Interest' 'discretionary Powers']

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Procedural Posture

Administrative Review / Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether an extension of time should be granted to the applicant to seek administrative review of a decision refusing teacher accreditation.']

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's explanation for the delay was not convincing and did not distinguish her case from typical unrepresented litigants. The medical evidence did not support an incapacity to comply. The delay was significant and no injustice would result from refusal. Accordingly, the application for extension of time was refused and the underlying application dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed. Extension of time refused. Non-publication order made.

Orders

  • ["Pursuant to s 64(1) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 the Tribunal, of its own motion, prohibits the disclosure or publication of the applicant's name and of other identifying information relating to her." 'Extension of time refused.' 'Application dismissed.' 'Liberty to both parties to apply...