Ferguson v Mission Australia [2024] NSWCATAP 183

Ferguson v Mission Australia [2024] NSWCATAP 183

Leave to appeal was refused, and the appeal dismissed, because no error of law was established, there was no denial of procedural fairness, the Tribunal's findings were reasonably open on the available evidence, and proposed new evidence related to events after the hearing and could not have changed the outcome.

Parties
Appellant: Sarah Ferguson; Respondent: Mission Australia
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Determination
Outcome
Leave to appeal refused; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Procedural Fairness, Termination of Tenancy, Social Housing, New Evidence on Appeal
Residential Tenancy Administrative Law Procedural Fairness Termination of Tenancy Social Housing New Evidence on Appeal

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Parties

Sarah Ferguson

Appellant

Mission Australia

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether procedural fairness was afforded to the appellant
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal's decision was against the weight of evidence
  3. 3 Whether significant new evidence justified leave to appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to appeal was refused, and the appeal dismissed, because no error of law was established, there was no denial of procedural fairness, the Tribunal's findings were reasonably open on the available evidence, and proposed new evidence related to events after the hearing and could not have changed the outcome.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal refused; appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Time for filing the appeal is extended to 5 July 2024.
  • Leave to appeal is refused.