D & v

The Full Federal Court heard an appeal in *D & v*. The dispute concerned the interpretation and application of certain provisions within the *Corporations Act 2001* (Cth) and the *Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001* (Cth) in relation to alleged contraventions by the respondents.

The primary legal issues before the Full Court were whether the primary judge had erred in their findings regarding the respondents' alleged contraventions of statutory obligations, and whether the court possessed the necessary jurisdiction to grant certain forms of relief sought by the appellant. Specifically, the court was required to consider the scope of duties imposed by the legislation and the appropriate remedies available for breaches thereof.

The Full Court analysed the relevant statutory provisions and the evidence presented, applying established principles of statutory interpretation and corporate law. The reasoning focused on the precise wording of the legislation and the established case law concerning director's duties and the powers of regulatory bodies. The court considered whether the conduct of the respondents met the threshold for contravention as defined by the statutes and whether the appellant had demonstrated a sufficient basis for the relief sought. The court ultimately found that the primary judge had not erred in their determination of the issues.