Zhang v The Spastic Centre of NSW & Ors [2003] NSWADT 242

Zhang v The Spastic Centre of NSW & Ors [2003] NSWADT 242

Leave was granted because the matter was reasonably complex and raised legal issues; legal representatives would assist their clients and the Tribunal in mediation and hearing by identifying factual and legal issues and promoting efficiency, while interpreter services and Tribunal assistance were available to the self-represented Applicant.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Application for Leave for Party to Be Represented by Agent, Solicitor or Counsel / Preliminary Matter
Outcome
Leave granted to the Respondents to be legally represented.
Legal Topics
['leave to Be Legally Represented' 'tribunal Procedure' 'unlawful Discrimination on the Grounds of Race, Disability and Sex']
['administrative Law' 'anti Discrimination Law'] ['leave to Be Legally Represented' 'tribunal Procedure' 'unlawful Discrimination on the Grounds of Race, Disability and Sex']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Leave for Party to Be Represented by Agent, Solicitor or Counsel / Preliminary Matter

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether leave should be granted to the Respondents to be legally represented in the proceedings.' "Whether the complexity of the matter, questions of law, the Applicant's circumstances, and available Tribunal assistance supported legal representation."]

Ratio Decidendi

Leave was granted because the matter was reasonably complex and raised legal issues; legal representatives would assist their clients and the Tribunal in mediation and hearing by identifying factual and legal issues and promoting efficiency, while interpreter services and Tribunal assistance were available to the self-represented Applicant.

Court Disposition

Leave granted to the Respondents to be legally represented.

Orders

  • ['Leave is granted to the Respondents to be legally represented.']