SZHXR v Minister for Immigration & Citizenship [2007] FCA 629

SZHXR v Minister for Immigration & Citizenship [2007] FCA 629

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant failed to attend the hearing despite being duly notified, justifying dismissal under s 25(2B)(bb)(ii) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth).

Parties
Appellant: SZHXR; First Respondent: Minister for Immigration and Citizenship; Second Respondent: Refugee Review Tribunal
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Hearing and Final Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appeal Dismissal for Non Appearance, Costs, Federal Jurisdiction
Immigration Law Appeal Dismissal for Non Appearance Costs Federal Jurisdiction

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Parties

SZHXR

Appellant

Minister for Immigration and Citizenship

First Respondent

Refugee Review Tribunal

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Hearing and Final Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal should be dismissed for non-appearance of the appellant
  2. 2 Whether costs should be awarded to the Minister

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant failed to attend the hearing despite being duly notified, justifying dismissal under s 25(2B)(bb)(ii) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth).

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The name of the first respondent be amended to 'Minister for Immigration and Citizenship'.
  • The appeal be dismissed pursuant to s 25(2B)(bb)(ii) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth).