FNA v Commissioner of Victims Rights

The appellant sought administrative review of a decision regarding financial assistance. The respondent argued that the appellant's application was filed out of time, and that any extension of time would not be granted. The matter was heard in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The appellant argued that the administrative decision was flawed and that an extension of time was warranted due to exceptional circumstances. The respondent contended that the application was not filed within the requisite time frame and that there was no reasonable excuse for the delay.

The court had to determine whether the administrative decision was subject to review, whether the application was filed out of time, and whether an extension of time should be granted. The court found that the decision was not subject to administrative review as it related to a recognition payment. Additionally, the application was filed out of time, and the appellant did not provide a reasonable excuse for the delay. The court also found that the prospects of success were low.

The court refused the application for an extension of time and dismissed the application. The court found that the appellant had not demonstrated any exceptional circumstances that warranted an extension of time. Furthermore, the prospects of success were low, and the court was not satisfied that the appellant had a reasonable excuse for the delay in filing the application. The court's decision was final and binding, and the appellant had no further recourse in the matter.