Danagher v Child Support Registrar [2014] FCA 1408

Danagher v Child Support Registrar [2014] FCA 1408

The Tribunal did not err at law in applying the statutory presumption of service, in its assessment of credibility or evidence, in articulating reasons, or in applying the appropriate legal principles governing extension of time applications. No denial of procedural fairness was established; the discretionary refusal to extend time was open to the Tribunal and does not attract appellate intervention.

Parties
Appellant: MICHAEL DANAGHER; Respondent: CHILD SUPPORT REGISTRAR; Other Party: KATHLEEN ALLOWAY
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 December 2014
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Appeal From Administrative Appeals Tribunal Decision Regarding Extension of Time and Dismissal of Application
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals on Question of Law, Procedural Fairness, Credibility Findings, Reasons for Decision
Administrative Law Practice and Procedure Extension of Time Appeals on Question of Law Procedural Fairness Credibility Findings Reasons for Decision

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Parties

MICHAEL DANAGHER

Appellant

CHILD SUPPORT REGISTRAR

Respondent

KATHLEEN ALLOWAY

Other Party

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Appeal From Administrative Appeals Tribunal Decision Regarding Extension of Time and Dismissal of Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Tribunal erred in its construction and application of s 29(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth)
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal failed to give adequate reasons for its findings
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal failed to apply the correct test for an extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal did not err at law in applying the statutory presumption of service, in its assessment of credibility or evidence, in articulating reasons, or in applying the appropriate legal principles governing extension of time applications. No denial of procedural fairness was established; the discretionary refusal to extend time was open to the Tribunal and does not attract appellate intervention.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal be dismissed.
  • The appellant pay the respondent's costs.