In the matter of an application by Sarath Lakshman Hettiarachchi for leave to issue a proceeding

This matter concerned an application by Sarath Lakshman Hettiarachchi for leave to issue a proceeding against the Commonwealth of Australia. The applicant sought to bring proceedings concerning alleged breaches of his rights under the *International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights* (ICCPR).

The central legal issue before Hayne J was whether the applicant had established a sufficient basis to be granted leave to issue the proceeding. This involved considering whether the proposed proceeding had a reasonable prospect of success and whether it was in the interests of justice to grant leave.

Hayne J's reasoning focused on the requirements for granting leave under the relevant rules of court. His Honour considered the applicant's submissions regarding the alleged breaches of the ICCPR and the evidence presented. Ultimately, Hayne J concluded that the applicant had not demonstrated that the proposed proceeding had a reasonable prospect of success, nor that it was in the interests of justice to grant leave.

Consequently, the application for leave to issue a proceeding was dismissed.