CPJ16 v Minister for Home Affairs

The applicant, CPJ16, sought leave to appeal a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia, made in a matter concerning their visa status. The Minister for Home Affairs was the respondent. The applicant was initially unrepresented and the Court appointed pro bono counsel to assist them. After the respondent filed a response, the applicant personally filed their own submissions. Pro bono counsel also submitted additional arguments on behalf of the applicant. The High Court was required to decide whether the applicant had a sufficient prospect of success in the appeal to warrant granting special leave.

The High Court considered the submissions from the applicant, the respondent, and the pro bono counsel. The Court assessed the merits of the appeal and concluded that the applicant did not have a sufficient prospect of success to warrant granting special leave. The Court noted the procedural history of the application and decided not to order costs.

The High Court, led by S.J Gageler and J.S Gleeson, dismissed the application for special leave. The Court directed the Registrar to prepare, sign, and seal an order dismissing the application. The Court also decided not to make an order regarding costs due to the procedural history of the case. The decision was made on 12 August 2021.