GKH18 v Minister for Immigration

In *GKH18 v Minister for Immigration*, the applicant sought an extension of time to appeal a decision of the Immigration Assessment Authority (IAA) concerning a Safe Haven Enterprise visa. The Minister for Immigration was the respondent. The application for an extension of time was heard by Judge Kendall.

The central legal issue before the court was whether to grant the applicant an extension of time to lodge an appeal against the IAA's decision. This required the court to consider the applicant's explanation for the delay in filing the appeal, the extent of that delay, and whether the respondent would suffer any prejudice if an extension were granted. The court also had to assess, albeit in a preliminary way, the merits of the substantive application for review.

Judge Kendall refused the application for an extension of time. The court found that while the delay was minimal and the explanation provided was acceptable, there was no merit in the substantive application for review. Consequently, the court determined that it was not in the interests of justice to grant an extension of time, and therefore, the appeal could not proceed.