Applicants M276-2003, Ex parte - Re Woolley

The applicants, M276-2003, sought leave to appeal from a decision of the Full Federal Court. The dispute concerned the validity of a notice of objection filed by the respondent, Re Woolley, under section 243 of the *Migration Act 1958* (Cth). The applicants were seeking to challenge the decision of the Full Federal Court which had dismissed their appeal from a judgment of a single judge of the Federal Court.

The primary legal issue before Hayne J was whether the Full Federal Court had erred in law in its interpretation and application of section 243 of the *Migration Act 1958* (Cth) and the associated regulations concerning the requirements for a valid notice of objection. Specifically, the court had to consider whether the notice of objection filed by Re Woolley was sufficiently particular to satisfy the statutory requirements.

Hayne J, sitting in chambers, considered the arguments presented by the applicants. His Honour referred to the principles governing the interpretation of statutory provisions requiring particularity in notices, noting that such provisions are intended to ensure clarity and prevent ambiguity. The court's reasoning focused on whether the notice provided Re Woolley with sufficient information to understand the grounds of the objection and to respond accordingly. The decision ultimately turned on whether the Full Federal Court had correctly applied these principles to the facts of the case.

Leave to appeal was refused.