Application by Fortescue Metals Group Limited [2006] ACompT 6

Application by Fortescue Metals Group Limited [2006] ACompT 6

Section 109(2) provides a basis for intervention in Tribunal proceedings, requiring a connection with the subject matter but not a 'sufficient interest'—Rio Tinto has such a connection and can assist the Tribunal; Mr Ammon's interest is not presently sufficient or defined.

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Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 September 2006
Procedural Posture
Application for Review / Determination of Intervention Applications
Outcome
Intervention application by Rio Tinto Limited granted; application by Derek Noel Ammon refused with liberty to renew.
Legal Topics
['review of Ministerial Decision' 'intervention' 'procedural Fairness' 'access to Infrastructure']
['competition Law' 'administrative Law'] ['review of Ministerial Decision' 'intervention' 'procedural Fairness' 'access to Infrastructure']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Review / Determination of Intervention Applications

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether s 109(2) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) applies to allow intervention in a review under s 44K(2)' 'Relevant test for granting leave to intervene in Tribunal proceedings']

Ratio Decidendi

Section 109(2) provides a basis for intervention in Tribunal proceedings, requiring a connection with the subject matter but not a 'sufficient interest'—Rio Tinto has such a connection and can assist the Tribunal; Mr Ammon's interest is not presently sufficient or defined.

Court Disposition

Intervention application by Rio Tinto Limited granted; application by Derek Noel Ammon refused with liberty to renew.

Orders

  • ["Rio Tinto Limited granted leave to intervene in the proceeding and participate in the review, subject to Tribunal's power to direct nature and extent of participation." 'Application by Derek Noel Ammon for intervention refused with liberty to renew.']