EEE16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs & Anor

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In the matter of EEE16 versus the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, the applicant sought an extension of time to file an application for special leave to appeal a judgment rendered by Rares J in the Federal Court of Australia. The Federal Court's decision was unequivocal and without doubt, leading to the conclusion that granting the extension of time would be futile.

The primary legal issue that the court had to address was whether the extension of time should be granted to the applicant. The court considered the circumstances under which the extension was sought and the merits of the case, particularly the certainty of the Federal Court's decision. The court was tasked with determining if there were any exceptional circumstances that warranted the extension of time.

The court found that the Federal Court's decision was not attended by doubt, and therefore, granting the extension of time sought would be futile. The court did not find any exceptional circumstances that would justify an extension of time. As a result, the application for an extension of time was dismissed. Pursuant to rule 41.08.1 of the High Court Rules 2004 (Cth), the Registrar was directed to draw up, sign, and seal an order dismissing the application. This decision was made on 15 December 2022, by S.J. Gageler and J.M. Jagot.

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