Australian Society for Kangaroos Inc v The Chief Executive of the Department Environment and Heritage Protection

The Australian Society for Kangaroos Inc (ASK) sought judicial review of five damage mitigation permits issued by the Chief Executive of the Department Environment and Heritage Protection (the respondents). ASK argued that the issuance of these permits contravened certain acts and sought to have each permit quashed or set aside. The application was filed outside the statutory time limits, and ASK requested an extension of time to file the application.

The court considered whether the respondents could seek an extension of time for filing an application for a statutory order of review in respect of a particular permit. Additionally, the court examined whether the decisions in granting the damage mitigation permits contravened any act. The court found that ASK had not demonstrated any special circumstances warranting an extension of time for the permit in question. Furthermore, the court held that the issuance of the permits did not contravene any act, and therefore, the application for statutory orders of review was dismissed.

The court refused the application for an extension of time to file an application for a statutory order of review in respect of one permit, while granting all necessary extensions of time for the other permits. The application for statutory orders of review was dismissed, and ASK was ordered to pay the respondents' standard costs and incidental expenses of the proceeding.