Bianca Kabel appeared on behalf of the respondents, instructed by Clayton Utz.
In summary, the applicant sought an adjournment of a case management hearing and “targeted discovery orders” shortly before the scheduled hearing, citing health issues, family responsibilities, and pending investigations. The Court refused the adjournment, holding that the interests of justice required the matter to proceed under a timetable that balanced efficiency with the applicant’s circumstances. The Court reasoned that the proposed orders allowed sufficient time for the applicant to seek legal representation while ensuring compliance with the overarching purpose of quick and efficient resolution under s 37M of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976.
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