In the Matter of An Application BY John Lewis Cameron for Leave to Appeal

[2014] HCASL 28

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY JOHN LEWIS CAMERON FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL

[2014] HCASL 28
P54/2013

1. On 17 May 2013, the applicant sought to file a summons in this Court. On 14 June 2013, Gageler J made a direction pursuant to r 6.07 of the High Court Rules 2004 that the Registrar refuse to issue or file the summons without the leave of a Justice of this Court first had and obtained.

2. On 13 August 2013, a single Justice of this Court (Hayne J) refused the applicant's request for leave under r 6.07. His Honour held that the proposed proceeding would be an abuse of process and vexatious.

3. The applicant now seeks leave to appeal from the decision of Hayne J. He requires an extension of time to do so.  This application has no prospects of success.  The summons was not issued in any proceeding pending in this Court and the orders sought would amount to an abuse of process.  No doubt attends Hayne J's decision.  Leave should be refused.  That being so, there would be no utility in granting the applicant an extension of time.

4. Pursuant to r 41.10.5 we direct the Registrar to draw up, sign and seal an order dismissing the application.

S.M. Kiefel
6 March 2014 P.A. Keane