Vel, Peter v Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission [1997] FCA 1246

Vel, Peter v Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission [1997] FCA 1246

Leave to amend the notice of appeal is refused because the applicant failed to state a question of law, which is needed for jurisdiction. The appeal is dismissed as the grounds raised do not constitute questions of law.

Parties
Applicant: peter vel; Respondent: human rights and equal opportunity commission
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 October 1997
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Jurisdiction, Appeal From Administrative Tribunal, Access to Documents
Administrative Law Freedom of Information Jurisdiction Appeal From Administrative Tribunal Access to Documents

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Parties

peter vel

Applicant

human rights and equal opportunity commission

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there exists a question of law for appeal under s 44(1) of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975
  2. 2 Whether leave to amend the notice of appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to amend the notice of appeal is refused because the applicant failed to state a question of law, which is needed for jurisdiction. The appeal is dismissed as the grounds raised do not constitute questions of law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to amend the notice of appeal is refused.
  • The appeal is dismissed.