Z v University of A & ors (No 8) [2004] NSWADT 100

Z v University of A & ors (No 8) [2004] NSWADT 100

The contempt application was dismissed because the Tribunal was not satisfied that Dr D knowingly gave false evidence and, in any event, the Applicant did not establish that the alleged evidence frustrated or obstructed the proceedings so as to constitute contempt warranting a report to the Supreme Court.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
26 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Tribunal / Decision on Contempt Application
Outcome
Contempt application dismissed.
Legal Topics
['perjury' 'false Evidence' 'contempt of Tribunal' 'referral to Supreme Court' 'anti Discrimination Act Complaint']

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Procedural Posture

Contempt of Tribunal / Decision on Contempt Application

  1. 1 ['Whether Dr D knowingly gave false evidence to the Tribunal on the alleged occasions.' 'Whether the alleged false evidence amounted to perjury under s 327 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).' "Whether Dr D's alleged conduct constituted contempt warranting a report to the Supreme Court under s 131(1)(j) of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997."]

Ratio Decidendi

The contempt application was dismissed because the Tribunal was not satisfied that Dr D knowingly gave false evidence and, in any event, the Applicant did not establish that the alleged evidence frustrated or obstructed the proceedings so as to constitute contempt warranting a report to the Supreme Court.

Court Disposition

Contempt application dismissed.

Orders

  • ['The contempt application is dismissed.' "The Respondents' application for costs is listed for a case conference on 3 June 2004."]