BUL15 v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

BUL15 sought an extension of time to file a notice of appeal against a decision of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. The case was heard in the Federal Court of Australia. The applicants contended that they had not been given sufficient time to prepare their appeal, as the decision under review was made only shortly before the end of the statutory appeal period.

The court had to determine whether the applicants were entitled to an extension of time to lodge their notice of appeal, and if so, under what conditions. The court considered the applicants' reasons for the delay, the merits of their case, and the impact of any delay on the administration of justice.

The court found that the applicants had provided sufficient reasons for the delay and that an extension of time was appropriate. The court granted the applicants an extension of time to file a notice of appeal by 4.00 pm on 24 November 2017. The court also made orders regarding the confidentiality of the hearing transcript, the costs of the application, and directions for the hearing of the appeal.

The final orders included an extension of time for the applicants to file a notice of appeal, directions for the hearing of the appeal, and orders regarding the confidentiality of the hearing transcript and the costs of the application. The court reserved the costs of the application for the applicants.