Sayegh v Australian Community Pharmacy Authority [2006] FCA 1289

Sayegh v Australian Community Pharmacy Authority [2006] FCA 1289

The phrase 'nearest other premises' in rule 6(b) of the applicable Ministerial rules under the National Health Act 1953 (Cth) must be construed in context: in subrule 6(b)(i) it is the premises nearest by straight line measurement; in subrule 6(b)(ii) it is the premises nearest by lawful access measurement. Each...

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Parties
Applicant: John Sayegh; Respondent: Australian Community Pharmacy Authority
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 September 2006
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; notice of contention upheld
Legal Topics
Interpretation of Statutory Phrase 'nearest Other Premises', Pharmacy Approval and Relocation Under National Health Act 1953 (cth), Application of Ministerial Rules Under S 99 L
Administrative Law Interpretation of Statutory Phrase 'nearest Other Premises' Pharmacy Approval and Relocation Under National Health Act 1953 (cth) Application of Ministerial Rules Under S 99 L

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Parties

John Sayegh

Applicant

Australian Community Pharmacy Authority

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Meaning and method of determining 'nearest other premises' under relocation rules for pharmacies pursuant to s 90 and s 99L of the National Health Act 1953 (Cth)
  2. 2 Whether the same meaning is to be given to 'nearest other premises' in rule 6(b)(i) and 6(b)(ii)

Ratio Decidendi

The phrase 'nearest other premises' in rule 6(b) of the applicable Ministerial rules under the National Health Act 1953 (Cth) must be construed in context: in subrule 6(b)(i) it is the premises nearest by straight line measurement; in subrule 6(b)(ii) it is the premises nearest by lawful access measurement. Each limb operates independently, and both must be satisfied for approval of a pharmacy relocation. The applicant's approach would lead to results inconsistent with the policy and purpose of the rules.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; notice of contention upheld

Orders

  • The respondent's notice of contention be upheld.
  • The application be dismissed.