Lake v Ballina Golf and Sports Club Limited & Anor [2025] NSWCATAP 25

Lake v Ballina Golf and Sports Club Limited & Anor [2025] NSWCATAP 25

The application for extension of time to commence the appeal was refused due to an extensive delay without satisfactory explanation and absence of merit in grounds of appeal; consequently, the appeal was dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Peter Lake; First Respondent: Ballina Golf and Sports Club Limited; Second Respondent: Golf Australia Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Appeal Determination
Outcome
Application for extension of time refused; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time for Appeal, Procedural Fairness, Bias Allegations, Australian Consumer Law
Administrative Law Consumer Law Extension of Time for Appeal Procedural Fairness Bias Allegations Australian Consumer Law

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Parties

Peter Lake

Appellant

Ballina Golf and Sports Club Limited

First Respondent

Golf Australia Limited

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Appeal Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant extension of time to commence appeal
  2. 2 Whether Tribunal decision involved procedural unfairness or bias
  3. 3 Identification of legal basis for compensation for rendered inactive golf handicap

Ratio Decidendi

The application for extension of time to commence the appeal was refused due to an extensive delay without satisfactory explanation and absence of merit in grounds of appeal; consequently, the appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time refused; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The application for an extension of time in which to commence the appeal is refused.
  • The appeal is dismissed.