Durairajasingham, Ex parte- Re Minister for Immigration

This matter concerned an application by Mr. Durairajasingham for an order of certiorari to quash a decision of the Minister for Immigration. The applicant sought to challenge the validity of the Minister's decision to refuse to grant him a visa. The application was heard by Gaudron J in chambers.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether the Minister's decision to refuse the visa application was vitiated by a failure to observe the rules of natural justice. Specifically, the applicant contended that he was not afforded a proper opportunity to present his case before the decision was made.

Gaudron J considered the principles of natural justice, particularly the right to be heard. Her Honour found that the evidence before the Court did not establish that the applicant had been denied procedural fairness. Accordingly, the application for certiorari was dismissed.