AFD21 v Minister for Home Affairs [2021] FCAFC 167
15-9-21 / Sarah Spottiswood — Judicial Review & Administrative, Appellate
The appellant sought judicial review of a decision of the Minister declining to revoke the cancellation of his visa. The primary judge refused the application. The appellant appealed to the Full Court of the Federal Court. Kenny, Kerr and Wheelahan JJ allowed the appeal. Their Honours held that the Minister…
Bethell v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2021] FCA 727
29-6-21 / Sarah Spottiswood — Judicial Review & Administrative
The applicant sought an urgent interlocutory injunction restraining his removal from Australia after his visa was cancelled when he was charged with domestic violence offences. Jackson J refused the application because it raised no serious question to be tried. Sarah Spottiswood appeared for the Respondent, instructed by the Australian Government…
Bethell v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2021] FCA 661
17-6-21 / Sarah Spottiswood — Judicial Review & Administrative
This matter was one of a number of matters that were decided while judgment was reserved by the High Court in Commonwealth of Australia v AJL20 [2021] HCA 21. The applicant was a UK citizen whose visa was cancelled when he was charged with domestic violence offences. He sought a writ of…
