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FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA
(DIVISION 1)
Griffiths & Griffiths [2022] FedCFamC1F 219

File number(s): PAC 3392 of 2020

Judgment of: WILSON J

Date of judgment: 6 May 2022

Catchwords:
FAMILY LAW – NATIONAL ARBITRATION LIST –sufficiency of arbitral reasons – applicable principles about adequacy of reasons examined in detail.

FAMILY LAW – ARBITRATION – procedural fairness – content of obligation to afford procedural fairness by an arbitrator – applicable principles examined in detail.

FAMILY LAW – ARBITRATION – overruling decision in Braddon & Braddon [2018] FCCA 1845.

Legislation:
Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) ss 13E, 13J(2)(a)-(b), 13K, 79(1)(c) and 79(2)

Family Law Regulations 1984 r 67P

Cases cited: AK v Western Australia (2008) 232 CLR 438
Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue (2009) 239 CLR 27
Allesch v Maunz (2000) 203 CLR 172
Australian Railways Union v Victorian Railways Commissioners (1930) 44 CLR 319
AYX16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2020] FCAFC 99
Braddon & Braddon [2018] FCCA 1845
Cameron v Cole (1944) 68 CLR 571
Cantoni & Cantoni [2022] FedCFamC1A 11
Cantwell v Beitzel (2014) 87 NSWLR 103
Chu Kheng Lim v Minister for Immigration (1992) 176 CLR 1
Commissioner of Police v Tanos (1958) 98 CLR 383
Concrete Pty Ltd v Parramatta Design & Developments Pty Ltd (2006) 229 CLR 577
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union and Others v Australian Building And Construction Commissioner (2020) 282 FCR 1
Cooper Brooks (Wollongong) Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (1981) 147 CLR 297
Cooper v Wandsworth District Board of Works [1863] 143 ER 414
De Winter v De Winter (1979) 4 Fam LR 583
Delta Properties Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council (1955) 95 CLR 11
Dick v Piller [1943] KB 497
Durayappah v Fernando [1967] 2 AC 337
FAI Insurance v Winneke (1982) 151 CLR 342
Fleming v R (1998) 197 CLR 250
Francis v Todd [2011] WASC 185
Goh v Ren (2020) 61 Fam LR 508
Goodrich Aerospace Pty Ltd v Arsic (2006) 66 NSWLR 186
Grimshaw v Dunbar [1953] 1 QB 408
Heatley v Tasmanian Racing & Gaming Commission (1977) 137 CLR 487
Housing Commission (NSW) v Tatmar Pastoral Co Pty Ltd [1983] 3 NSWLR 378
Hunter Transport Accident Commission [2005] VSCA 1
International Finance Trust Company Ltd v New South Wales Crime Commission (2009) 240 CLR 319
J v Lieschke (1987) 162 CLR 447
Jones v National Coal Board [1957] 2 QB 55
K & S Lake City Freighters Pty Ltd v Gordon & Gotch Ltd (1985) 157 CLR 309
Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550
Minister for Immigration and Boarder Protection v WZARH (2015) 256 CLR 326
Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs v Wu Shan Liang (1996) 185 CLR 259
Minister for Lands (NSW) v Jeremias (1917) 23 CLR 322
Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (1963) 113 CLR 475
National Companies & Securities Commission v News Corporation Ltd (1984) 156 CLR 296
Pettitt…

Grounds of appeal

[14] The appellant contends that the primary judge erred in finding that the respondent had discharged the onus of establishing the matters required under the relevant provision.

[15] It was submitted that his Honour failed to give adequate weight to the evidence of the second witness, and that the findings of fact were not reasonably open on the material before the Court.

[16] The respondent, for its part, submits that no error is disclosed, and that the conclusions reached were well within the range of outcomes available to the primary judge.

Consideration

[17] It is convenient to deal first with the question of construction, as the resolution of that issue informs the remaining grounds advanced by the appellant.

[18] For the reasons that follow, we are of the view that the appeal should be allowed in part and the matter remitted for further determination.

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Details

AGLC: Griffiths & Griffiths [2022] FedCFamC1F 219
Case: [2022] FedCFamC1F 219
Decision Date: 6 May 2022

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In the matter of Mr Griffiths and Ms Griffiths, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia was tasked with determining the validity of a review application filed by the respondent. The crux of the dispute lay in the adequacy of the reasons provided by the arbitrator, as well as the procedural fairness of the arbitration process. The applicant, Mr Griffiths, sought to dismiss the wife's application for a review under section 13J of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). The legal issues that the court needed to address included whether the arbitral reasons were sufficient and whether the arbitration process was procedurally fair.

The court meticulously examined the principles governing the adequacy of arbitral reasons and procedural fairness in arbitration, referencing relevant case law to substantiate its reasoning. It found that the arbitral reasons were sufficient and that the arbitration process had been procedurally fair. The court also noted that its decision in this matter overruled the earlier decision in Braddon & Braddon [2018] FCCA 1845. Consequently, the ground of review put forward by the respondent was devoid of merit.

The court dismissed the respondent's review application and concluded that the wife's application under section 13J failed. The judge also indicated that separate reasons for the costs would be delivered at a later date. The orders made by the court were that the respondent's review application filed on 10 January 2022 was dismissed.

Orders

Orders of the court

PAC 3392 of 2020

FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (DIVISION 1)

BETWEEN:

MR GRIFFITHS

Applicant

AND:

MS GRIFFITHS

Respondent

ORDER MADE BY:

WILSON J

DATE OF ORDER:

6 MAY 2022

THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

1. The respondent’s review application filed on 10 January 2022 is dismissed.

Note: The form of the order is subject to the entry in the Court’s records.

Note: This copy of the Court’s Reasons for judgment may be subject to review to remedy minor typographical or grammatical errors (r 10.14(b) Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Cth)), or to record a variation to the order pursuant to r 10.13 Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 (Cth).

Section 121 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) makes it an offence, except in very limited circumstances, to publish proceedings that identify persons, associated persons, or witnesses involved in family law proceedings.

Background

Background to the litigation

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Evidence

Evidence Before The Court

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Decision

Reasons for decision

This ground of review was devoid of merit. I dismiss it. CONCLUSION The wife’s application under s 13J fails. In separate reasons to be delivered later I deal with costs.

Ratio Decidendi

Legal Principle Established

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Citations

Griffiths & Griffiths [2022] FedCFamC1F 219

Most Recent Citation

Griffiths & Griffiths (No 2) [2022] FedCFamC1F 379

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Citation 1 (Para 7)

…at an applicant must establish an “error of law” (see Paviello & Paviello [2022] FedCFamC1F 592 at [19] (“ Paviello ”); Griffiths & Griffiths [2022] FedCFamC1F 219 (“ Griffiths ”) at [12], [51] and [52]; Braddon & Braddon (2018) 335 FLR 184 (“ Braddon ”) at [51]). The section is instead concerned with a “review of the a…
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Citation 2 (Para 11)

…’s solicitor relied in paragraph 40 of the wife’s submissions. [34] Braddon v Braddon (2018) 59 Fam LR 234. [35] [1981] 2 Lloyd's Rep 130. [36] [2022] FedCFamC1F 219. [37] (2020) 61 Fam LR 508. [38] (2019) 60 Fam LR 80.…
Sionko & Sionko [2022] FedCFamC1F 774
Citation 3 (Para 5)

…tion of a “question of law”. A distinction exists between a question of law, a question of fact and even a question of mixed fact and law.[2] [1] [2022] FedCFamC1F 219. [2] Haritos v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (2015) 233 FCR 315 and Collector of Customs v Agfa-Gevaert Ltd (1996) 186 CLR 389, 394. See also Justice…
Paviello & Paviello [2022] FedCFamC1F 592
Citation 4 (Para 17)

…ve disclosure. I am unable to see the basis for the review applicant’s assertions in which she sought to impugn the reasoning behind 7.5%. [49] [2022] FedCFamC1F 219.…
Sato & Sato [2022] FedCFamC1F 639
Citation 5 (Para 15)

…ecause the wife simply absented herself from the entire arbitration process once directions in it were made on 7 July 2022. [1] Griffiths & Griffiths [2022] FedCFamC1F 219. [2] Entezam & Devi (2021) 62 Fam LR 637.…
Wagstaff & Wagstaff [2022] FedCFamC1A 119
Citation 6 (Para 5)

…A ground of appeal focused on the so-called inadequacy of reasons is a regular feature in appeals in this jurisdiction. In Griffiths & Griffiths [2022] FedCFamC1F 219 the following was said about reasons – 56. As for the principles concerning the adequacy of reasons, some important observations must be made. They includ…
Griffiths & Griffiths (No 2) [2022] FedCFamC1F 379
Citation 7 (Para 3)

…On 6 May 2022 I handed down judgment on the wife’s review application, dismissing it and all grounds of review.[1] [1] Griffiths & Griffiths [2022] FedCFamC1F 219.…

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Commissioner of Taxation v PepsiCo Inc [2025] HCA 30
Citation 1 (Para 14)

…islation itself, construed in context.[7] [7] Project Blue Sky Inc v Australian Broadcasting Authority (1998) 194 CLR 355, Cooper Brooks (Wollongong) Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (1981) 147 CLR 297, Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue (2009) 239 CLR 27, Taylor v Taylor (1979) 143 CLR 1, Southwest Water Auth…
Cantoni & Cantoni [2022] FedCFamC1A 11
Citation 2 (Para 8)

…ermination to be made on each and every item of disputed evidence so long as it is appropriately clear by inference, what facts are found.[52] [48] [2022] FedCFamC1A 11. [49] Police Federation of Australia v Nixon (2011) 198 FCR 267 (at [67]). [50] Fleming v R (1998) 197 CLR 250, Pettitt v Dunkley [1971] NSWLR 376. [51…
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Australian Building and Construction Commissioner (The Bay Street Appeal) [2020] FCAFC 192
Citation 3 (Para 14)

…ation (1992) 176 CLR 1 and Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union and Others v Australian Building And Construction Commissioner (2020) 282 FCR 1.…
Goh v Ren [2020] FamCA 881
Citation 4

…v Fernando [1967] 2 AC 337 FAI Insurance v Winneke (1982) 151 CLR 342 Fleming v R (1998) 197 CLR 250 Francis v Todd [2011] WASC 185 Goh v Ren (2020) 61 Fam LR 508 Goodrich Aerospace Pty Ltd v Arsic (2006) 66 NSWLR 186 Grimshaw v Dunbar [1953] 1 QB 408 Heatley v Tasmanian Racing & Gaming Commission (1977) 137 CLR 48…
AYX16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2020] FCAFC 99
Citation 5 (Para 29)

…ountry information, AYX16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2020] FCAFC 99 (at [70]).…
Braddon & Braddon [2018] FCCA 1845
Citation 6 (Para 3)

…e not the subject of federal legislation or federal subordinate legislation. [43] (2011) 244 CLR 239. [44] (1981) Lloyd's Rep. 130 CA. [45] [2018] FCCA 1845 (at [102]). [46] Raguz v Sullivan (2000) 50 NSWLR 236.…
Resi Corporation v Munzer [2016] SASCFC 15
Citation 7 (Para 12)

…given of the need for the path of reasoning to be exposed.[56] [56] Transport Accident Commission v Kamel [2011] VSCA 110, Resi Corporation v Munzer [2016] SASCFC 15 (at [91]), Roy Morgan Research Centre Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue (2001) 207 CLR 72 (at [26]). AK v Western Australia (2008) 232 CLR 438,…
Minister for Immigration and Border Protection v WZARH [2015] HCA 40
Citation 8 (Para 29)

…QB 408, 412. [32] (2009) 240 CLR 319 (at [54]). [33] Minister for Immigration and Boarder Protection v WZARH (2015) 256 CLR 326. [34] SZBEL v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (2006) 228 CLR 152 (at [26]). [35] Re Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs; ex parte Lam (2003)…
Cantwell v Beitzel [2014] NSWSC 242
Citation 9 (Para 12)

…K v Western Australia (2008) 232 CLR 438, 453 (at [45]), Goodrich Aerospace Pty Ltd v Arsic (2006) 66 NSWLR 186, 191 (at [28]) and Cantwell v Beitzel (2014) 87 NSWLR 103, 111 (at [31]).…
Police Federation of Australia v Nixon [2011] FCAFC 161
Citation 10 (Para 8)

…so long as it is appropriately clear by inference, what facts are found.[52] [48] [2022] FedCFamC1A 11. [49] Police Federation of Australia v Nixon (2011) 198 FCR 267 (at [67]). [50] Fleming v R (1998) 197 CLR 250, Pettitt v Dunkley [1971] NSWLR 376. [51] Shah & Akbarali v Barnet London Borough Council [1983] 2 AC 30…
Westport Insurance Corporation v Gordian Runoff Ltd [2011] HCA 37
Citation 11 (Para 3)

…about the content of reasons in family law arbitrations are not the subject of federal legislation or federal subordinate legislation. [43] (2011) 244 CLR 239. [44] (1981) Lloyd's Rep. 130 CA. [45] [2018] FCCA 1845 (at [102]). [46] Raguz v Sullivan (2000) 50 NSWLR 236.…
Francis v Todd [2011] WASC 185
Citation 12 (Para 11)

…be examined in order to determine whether the minimum content of sufficiency for reasons has been met.[55] [54] [1989] VR 8, 17. [55] Francis v Todd [2011] WASC 185 (at [18]).…
Transport Accident Commission v Kamel [2011] VSCA 110
Citation 13 (Para 12)

…Various iterations have been given of the need for the path of reasoning to be exposed.[56] [56] Transport Accident Commission v Kamel [2011] VSCA 110, Resi Corporation v Munzer [2016] SASCFC 15 (at [91]), Roy Morgan Research Centre Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue (2001) 207 CLR 72 (at [26]). AK v Western…
International Finance Trust Co Ltd v New South Wales Crime Commission [2009] HCA 49
Citation 14

…CLR 487 Housing Commission (NSW) v Tatmar Pastoral Co Pty Ltd [1983] 3 NSWLR 378 Hunter Transport Accident Commission [2005] VSCA 1 International Finance Trust Company Ltd v New South Wales Crime Commission (2009) 240 CLR 319 J v Lieschke (1987) 162 CLR 447 Jones v National Coal Board [1957] 2 QB 55 K & S Lake City Freighters Pty Ltd v Gordon & Gotch Ltd (1985) 157 CLR 309 Kioa…
Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue [2009] HCA 41
Citation 15 (Para 14)

…355, Cooper Brooks (Wollongong) Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (1981) 147 CLR 297, Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue (2009) 239 CLR 27, Taylor v Taylor (1979) 143 CLR 1, Southwest Water Authority v Rumble’s [1985] AC 609, Toronto Suburban Railway Co v Toronto Corporation [1915] AC 59…
AK v Western Australia [2008] HCA 8
Citation 16 (Para 12)

…er [2016] SASCFC 15 (at [91]), Roy Morgan Research Centre Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue (2001) 207 CLR 72 (at [26]). AK v Western Australia (2008) 232 CLR 438, 453 (at [45]), Goodrich Aerospace Pty Ltd v Arsic (2006) 66 NSWLR 186, 191 (at [28]) and Cantwell v Beitzel (2014) 87 NSWLR 103, 111 (at [31]).…
SZBEL v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs [2006] HCA 63
Citation 17 (Para 29)

…on v WZARH (2015) 256 CLR 326. [34] SZBEL v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (2006) 228 CLR 152 (at [26]). [35] Re Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs; ex parte Lam (2003) 214 CLR 1 (at [37]). [36] Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550, 629. [37] Ibid. [38] In a migration cont…
Concrete Pty Ltd v Parramatta Design & Developments Pty Ltd [2006] HCA 55
Citation 18

…tzel (2014) 87 NSWLR 103 Chu Kheng Lim v Minister for Immigration (1992) 176 CLR 1 Commissioner of Police v Tanos (1958) 98 CLR 383 Concrete Pty Ltd v Parramatta Design & Developments Pty Ltd (2006) 229 CLR 577 Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union and Others v Australian Building And Construction Commissioner (2020) 282 FCR 1 Cooper Brooks (Wo…
Goodrich Aerospace Pty Ltd v Arsic [2006] NSWCA 187
Citation 19 (Para 12)

…mmissioner of State Revenue (2001) 207 CLR 72 (at [26]). AK v Western Australia (2008) 232 CLR 438, 453 (at [45]), Goodrich Aerospace Pty Ltd v Arsic (2006) 66 NSWLR 186, 191 (at [28]) and Cantwell v Beitzel (2014) 87 NSWLR 103, 111 (at [31]).…
Hunter v Transport Accident Commission [2005] VSCA 1
Citation 20 (Para 9)

…has rejected evidence or material, the judge should refer to that evidence or material and explain why that evidence or material was rejected. [53] [2005] VSCA 1.…
Re Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs; ex parte Lam [2003] HCA 6
Citation 21 (Para 29)

…ffairs (2006) 228 CLR 152 (at [26]). [35] Re Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs; ex parte Lam (2003) 214 CLR 1 (at [37]). [36] Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550, 629. [37] Ibid. [38] In a migration context, that includes country information, AYX16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Servic…
Roy Morgan Research Centre Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue (Vic) [2001] HCA 49
Citation 22 (Para 12)

…ion v Kamel [2011] VSCA 110, Resi Corporation v Munzer [2016] SASCFC 15 (at [91]), Roy Morgan Research Centre Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue (2001) 207 CLR 72 (at [26]). AK v Western Australia (2008) 232 CLR 438, 453 (at [45]), Goodrich Aerospace Pty Ltd v Arsic (2006) 66 NSWLR 186, 191 (at [28]) and Cantwe…
Raguz v Sullivan [2000] NSWCA 240
Citation 23 (Para 3)

…subordinate legislation. [43] (2011) 244 CLR 239. [44] (1981) Lloyd's Rep. 130 CA. [45] [2018] FCCA 1845 (at [102]). [46] Raguz v Sullivan (2000) 50 NSWLR 236.…
Allesch v Maunz [2000] HCA 40
Citation 24 (Para 29)

…Cameron v Cole (1944) 68 CLR 571, 589; and Commissioner of Police v Tanos (1958) 98 CLR 383, 395-6. [30] Allesch v Maunz (2000) 203 CLR 172 (at [35]). (n)the rule of natural justice (or procedural fairness) is inherent in the proper conduct of judicial proceedings in a court of law;[31] (o)a recent statement of the…
Fleming v The Queen [1998] HCA 68
Citation 25 (Para 8)

…ce, what facts are found.[52] [48] [2022] FedCFamC1A 11. [49] Police Federation of Australia v Nixon (2011) 198 FCR 267 (at [67]). [50] Fleming v R (1998) 197 CLR 250, Pettitt v Dunkley [1971] NSWLR 376. [51] Shah & Akbarali v Barnet London Borough Council [1983] 2 AC 309, 350 and Housing Commission (NSW) v Tatmar Pa…
Project Blue Sky Inc v Australian Broadcasting Authority [1998] HCA 53
Citation 26 (Para 14)

…s with an examination of the wording of the legislation itself, construed in context.[7] [7] Project Blue Sky Inc v Australian Broadcasting Authority (1998) 194 CLR 355, Cooper Brooks (Wollongong) Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (1981) 147 CLR 297, Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue (20…
Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs v Wu Shan Liang [1996] HCA 6
Citation 27

…ch Ltd (1985) 157 CLR 309 Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550 Minister for Immigration and Boarder Protection v WZARH (2015) 256 CLR 326 Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs v Wu Shan Liang (1996) 185 CLR 259 Minister for Lands (NSW) v Jeremias (1917) 23 CLR 322 Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (1963) 113 CLR 475 National Companies…
Chu Kheng Lim v Minister for Immigration, Local Government and Ethnic Affairs [1992] HCA 64
Citation 28 (Para 14)

…ity Freighters Pty Ltd v Gordon & Gotch Ltd (1985) 157 CLR 309, The Commonwealth v Baume (1905) 2 CLR 405, Chu Kheng Lim v Minister for Immigration (1992) 176 CLR 1 and Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union and Others v Australian Building And Construction Commissioner (2020) 282 FCR 1.…
J v Lieschke [1987] HCA 4
Citation 29 (Para 29)

…he parties to the particular proceedings before it ”;[23] [21] (1969) 122 CLR 546, 552. [22] (1985) 155 CLR 513, 530 and J v Lieschke (1987) 162 CLR 447. [23] Deane J discussed Australian Railways Union v Victorian Railways Commissioners (1930) 44 CLR 319, 331 and R v Moore; ex parte Victoria (1977) 140 CLR 92, 100-1…
Stead v State Government Insurance Commission [1986] HCA 54
Citation 30

…137 CLR 396 Shah & Akbarali v Barnet London Borough Council [1983] 2 AC 309 Southwest Water Authority v Rumble’s [1985] AC 609 Stead v State Government Insurance Commission (1986) 161 CLR 141 Stead v State Government Insurance Commission (1986) 161 CLR 141 Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd v Massoud [1989] VR 8 Sydney West Corporations Ltd v Aqua Clear Tec…
Re JRL; Ex parte CJL [1986] HCA 39
Citation 31 (Para 29)

…detail needs to be put to the person.[38] [31] Taylor v Taylor (1979) 143 CLR 1, 4, 16; Re JRL, ex parte CJL (1986) 161 CLR 342, 350, Dick v Piller [1943] KB 497, 499 and Grimshaw v Dunbar [1953] 1 QB 408, 412. [32] (2009) 240 CLR 319 (at [54]). [33] Minister for Immigration and Boarder Protection v WZARH (2015) 256…
Kioa v West [1985] HCA 81
Citation 32 (Para 29)

…arte Victoria (1977) 140 CLR 92, 100-102, 106-107. (i)natural justice and procedural fairness are to be equated;[24] [24] Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550, 583 (Mason J). (j)the expression “natural justice” has been associated, perhaps too closely associated, with procedures followed by courts of law;[25] [25] Ibid. (k…
K & S Lake City Freighters Pty Ltd v Gordon & Gotch Ltd [1985] HCA 48
Citation 33 (Para 14)

…v Toronto Corporation [1915] AC 590, Minister for Lands (NSW) v Jeremias (1917) 23 CLR 322, K & S Lake City Freighters Pty Ltd v Gordon & Gotch Ltd (1985) 157 CLR 309, The Commonwealth v Baume (1905) 2 CLR 405, Chu Kheng Lim v Minister for Immigration (1992) 176 CLR 1 and Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and…
R v Ludeke; Ex parte Customs Officers' Association of Australia [1985] HCA 31
Citation 34 (Para 29)

…ealing with an issue in dispute between the parties to the particular proceedings before it ”;[23] [21] (1969) 122 CLR 546, 552. [22] (1985) 155 CLR 513, 530 and J v Lieschke (1987) 162 CLR 447. [23] Deane J discussed Australian Railways Union v Victorian Railways Commissioners (1930) 44 CLR 319, 331 and R v Moore; e…
National Companies and Securities Commission v News Corporation Ltd [1984] HCA 29
Citation 35 (Para 29)

…ts of natural justice vary according to the circumstances of the case;[19] [19] National Companies & Securities Commission v News Corporation Ltd (1984) 156 CLR 296. In support, the court relied on Russell v Duke of Norfolk [1949] 1 All ER 109, Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (1963) 113…
FAI Insurances Ltd v Winneke [1982] HCA 26
Citation 36 (Para 29)

…y apply to proceedings that are judicial, quasi-judicial or where there is a duty to act judicially;[17] [17] Wilson J in FAI Insurance v Winneke (1982) 151 CLR 342, 390 quoting Salemi v MacKellar (No 2 ) (1977) 137 CLR 396, 419. (e)whether principles of natural justice must be applied and if so what those principles…
Taylor v Taylor [1979] HCA 38
Citation 37 (Para 14)

…(Wollongong) Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (1981) 147 CLR 297, Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue (2009) 239 CLR 27, Taylor v Taylor (1979) 143 CLR 1, Southwest Water Authority v Rumble’s [1985] AC 609, Toronto Suburban Railway Co v Toronto Corporation [1915] AC 590, Minister for Lands (N…
R v Moore; Ex parte Victoria [1977] HCA 58
Citation 38 (Para 29)

…eane J discussed Australian Railways Union v Victorian Railways Commissioners (1930) 44 CLR 319, 331 and R v Moore; ex parte Victoria (1977) 140 CLR 92, 100-102, 106-107. (i)natural justice and procedural fairness are to be equated;[24] [24] Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550, 583 (Mason J). (j)the expression “natural j…
Heatley v Tasmanian Racing and Gaming Commission [1977] HCA 39
Citation 39

…1] WASC 185 Goh v Ren (2020) 61 Fam LR 508 Goodrich Aerospace Pty Ltd v Arsic (2006) 66 NSWLR 186 Grimshaw v Dunbar [1953] 1 QB 408 Heatley v Tasmanian Racing & Gaming Commission (1977) 137 CLR 487 Housing Commission (NSW) v Tatmar Pastoral Co Pty Ltd [1983] 3 NSWLR 378 Hunter Transport Accident Commission [2005] VSCA 1 International Finance Trust Com…
Twist v Randwick Municipal Council [1976] HCA 58
Citation 40

…2 CLR 405 Toronto Suburban Railway Co v Toronto Corporation [1915] AC 590 Transport Accident Commission v Kamel [2011] VSCA 110 Twist v Randwick Municipal Council (1976) 136 CLR 106 Westport Insurance Corp v Gordian Runoff Ltd (2011) 244 CLR 239 Bremer Handelsgesellschaft mbH v Westzucker GmbH (No 2) (1981) Lloyd's Rep. 130 Wright v Rebane…
R v Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission; Ex parte Angliss Group [1969] HCA 10
Citation 41 (Para 29)

…y Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (1963) 113 CLR 475 and R v Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission ; ex parte Angliss Group (1969) 122 CLR 546. (g)natural justice requires fairness in all the circumstances;[20] [20] National Companies Securities Commission v News Corporation Ltd (1984) 156 CLR 2…
Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation [1963] HCA 41
Citation 42 (Para 29)

…96. In support, the court relied on Russell v Duke of Norfolk [1949] 1 All ER 109, Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (1963) 113 CLR 475 and R v Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commission ; ex parte Angliss Group (1969) 122 CLR 546. (g)natural justice requires fairness in all the…
Commissioner of Police v Tanos [1958] HCA 6
Citation 43 (Para 29)

…is acting judicially or ministerially, as was held in Twist v Randwick Municipal Council ;[14] [11] [1863] 143 ER 414. [12] (1955) 95 CLR 11. [13] (1958) 98 CLR 383, 396. [14] (1976) 136 CLR 106. (b)in Heatley v Tasmanian Racing & Gaming Commission , Barwick CJ held as follows – The doctrine as to natural justice i…
Delta Properties Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council [1955] HCA 51
Citation 44

…Taxation (1981) 147 CLR 297 Cooper v Wandsworth District Board of Works [1863] 143 ER 414 De Winter v De Winter (1979) 4 Fam LR 583 Delta Properties Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council (1955) 95 CLR 11 Dick v Piller [1943] KB 497 Durayappah v Fernando [1967] 2 AC 337 FAI Insurance v Winneke (1982) 151 CLR 342 Fleming v R (1998) 197 CLR 250 Francis v Todd [2…
Cameron v Cole [1944] HCA 5
Citation 45 (Para 29)

…ority[29] is an “ indispensable requirement of justice ”;[30] [29] Re Brook, Badart & Delcornyn [1864] 143 ER 1184, 1190; Cameron v Cole (1944) 68 CLR 571, 589; and Commissioner of Police v Tanos (1958) 98 CLR 383, 395-6. [30] Allesch v Maunz (2000) 203 CLR 172 (at [35]). (n)the rule of natural justice (or procedural fa…
Australian Railways Union v Victorian Railways Commissioners [1930] HCA 52
Citation 46

…08) 232 CLR 438 Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue (2009) 239 CLR 27 Allesch v Maunz (2000) 203 CLR 172 Australian Railways Union v Victorian Railways Commissioners (1930) 44 CLR 319 AYX16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2020] FCAFC 99 Braddon & Braddon [2018] FCCA 1845 Cameron v Cole…
Minister for Lands (NSW) v Jeremias [1917] HCA 41
Citation 47 (Para 14)

…west Water Authority v Rumble’s [1985] AC 609, Toronto Suburban Railway Co v Toronto Corporation [1915] AC 590, Minister for Lands (NSW) v Jeremias (1917) 23 CLR 322, K & S Lake City Freighters Pty Ltd v Gordon & Gotch Ltd (1985) 157 CLR 309, The Commonwealth v Baume (1905) 2 CLR 405, Chu Kheng Lim v Minister for Im…
Commonwealth v Baume [1905] HCA 11
Citation 48 (Para 14)

…for Lands (NSW) v Jeremias (1917) 23 CLR 322, K & S Lake City Freighters Pty Ltd v Gordon & Gotch Ltd (1985) 157 CLR 309, The Commonwealth v Baume (1905) 2 CLR 405, Chu Kheng Lim v Minister for Immigration (1992) 176 CLR 1 and Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union and Others v Australian Buildi…
Salemi v Mackellar (No 2) [1977] HCA 26
Citation 49

…FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA (DIVISION 1) Griffiths & Griffiths [2022] FedCFamC1F 219 File number(s): PAC 3392 of 2020 Judgment of: WILSON J Date of judgment: 6 May 2022 Catchwords: FAMILY LAW – NATIONAL ARBITRATION LIST –sufficiency of arbitral reasons – applicable principles about…
Cooper Brookes (Wollongong) Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation [1981] HCA 26
Citation 50 (Para 14)

…xt.[7] [7] Project Blue Sky Inc v Australian Broadcasting Authority (1998) 194 CLR 355, Cooper Brooks (Wollongong) Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (1981) 147 CLR 297, Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue (2009) 239 CLR 27, Taylor v Taylor (1979) 143 CLR 1, Southwest Water Authority v Rumb…

Legislation Cited

Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) 13E, 13J(2)(a)
3 mentions
Family Law Regulations 1984 (Cth) 67P
2 mentions (from Para 19)
Federal Proceedings (Costs) Act 1981 (Cth)
1 mention (from Para 8)

File number(s):	PAC 3392 of 2020
Judgment of:	WILSON J
Date of judgment:	6 May 2022
Catchwords:	FAMILY LAW – NATIONAL ARBITRATION LIST –sufficiency of arbitral reasons – applicable principles about adequacy of reasons examined in detail. FAMILY LAW – ARBITRATION – procedural fairness – content of obligation to afford procedural fairness by an arbitrator – applicable principles examined in detail. FAMILY LAW – ARBITRATION – overruling decision in Braddon & Braddon [2018] FCCA 1845.
Legislation:	Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) ss 13E, 13J(2)(a)-(b), 13K, 79(1)(c) and 79(2) Family Law Regulations 1984 r 67P
Cases cited:	AK v Western Australia (2008) 232 CLR 438 Alcan (NT) Alumina Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Territory Revenue (2009) 239 CLR 27 Allesch v Maunz (2000) 203 CLR 172 Australian Railways Union v Victorian Railways Commissioners (1930) 44 CLR 319 AYX16 v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs [2020] FCAFC 99 Braddon & Braddon [2018] FCCA 1845 Cameron v Cole (1944) 68 CLR 571 Cantoni & Cantoni [2022] FedCFamC1A 11 Cantwell v Beitzel (2014) 87 NSWLR 103 Chu Kheng Lim v Minister for Immigration (1992) 176 CLR 1 Commissioner of Police v Tanos (1958) 98 CLR 383 Concrete Pty Ltd v Parramatta Design & Developments Pty Ltd (2006) 229 CLR 577 Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union and Others v Australian Building And Construction Commissioner (2020) 282 FCR 1 Cooper Brooks (Wollongong) Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation (1981) 147 CLR 297 Cooper v Wandsworth District Board of Works [1863] 143 ER 414 De Winter v De Winter (1979) 4 Fam LR 583 Delta Properties Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council (1955) 95 CLR 11 Dick v Piller [1943] KB 497 Durayappah v Fernando [1967] 2 AC 337 FAI Insurance v Winneke (1982) 151 CLR 342 Fleming v R (1998) 197 CLR 250 Francis v Todd [2011] WASC 185 Goh v Ren (2020) 61 Fam LR 508 Goodrich Aerospace Pty Ltd v Arsic (2006) 66 NSWLR 186 Grimshaw v Dunbar [1953] 1 QB 408 Heatley v Tasmanian Racing & Gaming Commission (1977) 137 CLR 487 Housing Commission (NSW) v Tatmar Pastoral Co Pty Ltd [1983] 3 NSWLR 378 Hunter Transport Accident Commission [2005] VSCA 1 International Finance Trust Company Ltd v New South Wales Crime Commission (2009) 240 CLR 319 J v Lieschke (1987) 162 CLR 447 Jones v National Coal Board [1957] 2 QB 55 K & S Lake City Freighters Pty Ltd v Gordon & Gotch Ltd (1985) 157 CLR 309 Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550 Minister for Immigration and Boarder Protection v WZARH (2015) 256 CLR 326 Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs v Wu Shan Liang (1996) 185 CLR 259 Minister for Lands (NSW) v Jeremias (1917) 23 CLR 322 Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd v Federal Commissioner of Taxation (1963) 113 CLR 475 National Companies & Securities Commission v News Corporation Ltd (1984) 156 CLR 296 Pettitt…