SZQQL v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2012] FCA 518

SZQQL v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2012] FCA 518

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant’s lack of attendance, and a lump sum costs order was made as the Minister had demonstrated costs incurred and there was no challenge from the absent appellant.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 May 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['practice and Procedure' 'costs' 'judicial Review' 'protection Visa']
['immigration Law' 'civil Procedure'] ['practice and Procedure' 'costs' 'judicial Review' 'protection Visa']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether appeal should be dismissed due to non-appearance of appellant' 'Appropriate order for costs']

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant’s lack of attendance, and a lump sum costs order was made as the Minister had demonstrated costs incurred and there was no challenge from the absent appellant.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['The appeal is dismissed for lack of attendance by the appellant.' "The appellant is to pay the first respondent's costs assessed overall at $2,000."]