Lamont v University of Queensland (No 1) [2019] FCA 897

Lamont v University of Queensland (No 1) [2019] FCA 897

The applicant did not demonstrate adequate grounds for an adjournment as no adequate explanation was provided for the delay, substantial time had already been granted for preparing submissions, prejudice would be caused to respondents, and adjournment would disrupt the court’s schedule.

Parties
Applicant: Julian Lamont; First Respondent: University of Queensland; Second Respondent: Clive Moore; Third Respondent: Richard Fotheringham; Fourth Respondent: Martin Crotty; Fifth Respondent: Peter Hoj
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Application / Application for Adjournment Prior to Hearing of Oral Submissions
Outcome
Application for adjournment dismissed
Legal Topics
Application to Adjourn Hearing, Closing Submissions, Fair Work Act Proceedings
Practice and Procedure Employment Law Application to Adjourn Hearing Closing Submissions Fair Work Act Proceedings

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Parties

Julian Lamont

Applicant

University of Queensland

First Respondent

Clive Moore

Second Respondent

Richard Fotheringham

Third Respondent

Martin Crotty

Fourth Respondent

Peter Hoj

Fifth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application / Application for Adjournment Prior to Hearing of Oral Submissions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has demonstrated adequate grounds for an adjournment of the hearing commencing on 25 July 2019

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant did not demonstrate adequate grounds for an adjournment as no adequate explanation was provided for the delay, substantial time had already been granted for preparing submissions, prejudice would be caused to respondents, and adjournment would disrupt the court’s schedule.

Court Disposition

Application for adjournment dismissed

Orders

  • The applicant's application for an adjournment of the hearing commencing on 25 July 2019 is dismissed.
  • The applicant shall file and serve written closing submissions by 4 pm on 19 June 2019.