Becerra, Flor v Fowell, Ronald & Anor [1983] FCA 50

Becerra, Flor v Fowell, Ronald & Anor [1983] FCA 50

The applicant failed to satisfactorily explain the delay in seeking an order of review and, even considering the broader interests of justice, the extension would not be granted due to public interest and the efficient running of Radio 2EA; accordingly, the application for extension of time was dismissed.

Parties
Applicant: Flor Becerra; First Respondent: Ronald Fowell; Second Respondent: Special Broadcasting Service
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 February 1983
Procedural Posture
Administrative Law Application for Order of Review / Application for Extension of Time; Dismissal
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Order of Review, Unreasonable Delay
Administrative Law Extension of Time Order of Review Unreasonable Delay

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Parties

Flor Becerra

Applicant

Ronald Fowell

First Respondent

Special Broadcasting Service

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Administrative Law Application for Order of Review / Application for Extension of Time; Dismissal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an extension of time to apply for order of review should be granted
  2. 2 When time for making the application ran under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977
  3. 3 Whether delay in applying for order of review was satisfactorily explained

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to satisfactorily explain the delay in seeking an order of review and, even considering the broader interests of justice, the extension would not be granted due to public interest and the efficient running of Radio 2EA; accordingly, the application for extension of time was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The application be dismissed.