Lahoud, In the matter of an application for leave to issue or file

This matter concerned an application by Rita Lahoud to the High Court of Australia for leave to issue or file an application for an order to show cause. This application followed a direction by Justice Bell on 26 March 2018, which stipulated, pursuant to rule 6.07.2 of the *High Court Rules 2004* (Cth), that the application for an order to show cause could not be issued or filed without the prior leave of a Justice.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether to grant leave to Ms. Lahoud to proceed with her application for an order to show cause. The Court was required to determine if the threshold for granting such leave had been met, considering the prior directive from Justice Bell.

Her Honour directed that the application for leave be determined without a formal hearing, pursuant to rule 13.03.1 of the *High Court Rules 2004* (Cth). The Court ultimately refused leave and dismissed the application, publishing its reasons for this decision. The order of the Court was that the application for leave to issue or file the application for an order to show cause be refused.