18 Nov 2021
Because the proposed interveners sought joinder by consent, filed joint memoranda setting out agreed terms, and the Crown did not oppose, the Court exercised its discretion to join Federated Farmers and the Environmental Defence Society as interveners subject to the agreed restrictions.
28 Aug 2012
No separate costs were awarded to Fletcher Distribution Limited because its interests overlapped with those of the respondent liquidators, its submissions largely addressed the same statutory interpretation issues, and cooperation could have incorporated any distinct arguments into the respondents' submissions; applicants were ordered to pay a contribution of $8,995 to the respondent liquidators.
10 Feb 2011
Interveners, having succeeded in their interlocutory application for a stay, are prima facie entitled to costs; special reasons did not exist to reserve costs despite serious unproven allegations. However costs were reduced because part of the application relied on s 165 of the Companies Act which failed; accordingly costs are fixed in favour of the interveners at $7,708 with disbursements $692.82 (total $8,400.82).