Allchin v Hunter Water Corporation (No 2)

In *Allchin v Hunter Water Corporation (No 2)*, the New South Wales Court of Appeal considered an application by the appellant concerning pro bono representation. The appellant had previously terminated pro bono representation and had not been responsive to directions issued by the Court.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether to grant the appellant's application for a pro bono referral, in light of their conduct. The Court was required to assess the appellant's eligibility and the appropriateness of such a referral given their history of non-compliance with court directions and the termination of prior pro bono assistance.

Mitchelmore JA dismissed the appellant's notice of motion seeking a pro bono referral. The Court's reasoning implicitly considered the appellant's lack of responsiveness to directions and the prior termination of pro bono representation as factors weighing against the grant of the application. The Court then ordered that the respondent's notice of motion be listed for hearing before the referrals judge.