Luck v Chief Executive Officer of Centrelink

Case [2008] FCA 1879


FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Luck v Chief Executive Officer of Centrelink [2008] FCA 1879

CORRIGENDUM

GAYE LUCK v CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CENTRELINK and SECRETARY FOR DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

VID 488 of 2008

TRACEY J
10 DECEMBER 2008 (CORRIGENDUM 20 MARCH 2009)
MELBOURNE


IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

VICTORIA DISTRICT REGISTRY

VID 488 of 2008

BETWEEN:

GAYE LUCK
Applicant

AND:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CENTRELINK
First Respondent

SECRETARY FOR DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Second Respondent

JUDGE:

TRACEY J

DATE OF ORDER:

10 DECEMBER 2008 (CORRIGENDUM 20 MARCH 2009)

WHERE MADE:

MELBOURNE

CORRIGENDUM

1.On page 5 in the Appearances the date of judgment is incorrect.  Delete “16 December 2008” and insert “10 December 2008”.

I certify that the preceding one (1) numbered paragraph is a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment herein of the Honourable Justice TRACEY.

Associate:

Dated:        20 March 2009

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Luck v Chief Executive Officer of Centrelink [2008] FCA 1879

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – Judicial review – Application for extension of time to make application for orders of review.

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth) s 11(3)

Hunter Valley Developments Pty Ltd v Cohen (1984) 3 FCR 344 referred to

GAYE LUCK v CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CENTRELINK and SECRETARY FOR DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

VID 488 OF 2008

TRACEY J
10 DECEMBER 2008
MELBOURNE


IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

VICTORIA DISTRICT REGISTRY

VID 488 OF 2008

BETWEEN:

GAYE LUCK
Applicant

AND:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CENTRELINK
First Respondent

SECRETARY FOR DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Second Respondent

JUDGE:

TRACEY J

DATE OF ORDER:

10 DECEMBER 2008

WHERE MADE:

MELBOURNE

THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

1.The applicant’s application for an enlargement of time within which to lodge an application in respect of the decisions referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 of her application be refused.

2.The applicant’s application for an enlargement of time within which to lodge an application with respect to the conduct in relation to the making of the decisions referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of her application be refused.

3.The second respondent cease to be a party to the proceeding and all references to her in the application be struck out.

4.Paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 of the application be struck out.

5.Paragraph 4 of the application be struck out insofar as it refers to conduct relating to the making of the decisions referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the application.

6.The applicant’s application for the Commonwealth to be made a respondent to the proceeding be refused.

7.The applicant pay the respondents’ costs of and incidental to their notice of objection to competency and her application for an enlargement of time including reserved costs.

THE COURT DIRECTS THAT:

1.The respondent file and serve any further affidavits on which he intends to rely at trial on or before 9 February 2009.

2.The applicant file and serve any further affidavits on which she intends to rely at trial on or before 2 March 2009.

3.Any notice…

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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of Luck v Chief Executive Officer of Centrelink involved the applicant, Luck, challenging several decisions made by Centrelink. The decisions in question pertained to her eligibility for certain benefits and the conduct of the decision-makers. The matter was heard in a relevant Australian court, with the Chief Executive Officer of Centrelink as the primary respondent. Luck sought to extend the time limits for filing her application and also raised concerns about the conduct during the decision-making process. Additionally, she requested the inclusion of the Commonwealth as a respondent and sought further procedural directions.

The court had to determine several legal issues, including whether Luck's application for an extension of time to lodge her application was justified, and whether the conduct related to the decisions should be subject to judicial review. Another key issue was whether the Commonwealth should be made a party to the proceeding. The court also needed to address Luck's request to strike out certain paragraphs of her application and the second respondent's request to be removed from the case.

In its decision, the court refused Luck's applications for an enlargement of time for lodging her application and addressing the conduct in relation to the decisions. The court granted the second respondent's application to cease being a party to the proceeding and ordered that all references to her be struck out. The court also struck out specific paragraphs of Luck's application that related to the decisions and conduct. Luck's request to add the Commonwealth as a respondent was also denied. The court further ordered Luck to pay the respondents' costs of and incidental to their notice of objection to competency and her application for an enlargement of time, including reserved costs. Finally, the court provided directions for the filing of affidavits, notices of motion, and submissions, and scheduled the matter for directions and final hearing.

The court's final orders included specific timelines for the filing and serving of affidavits, notices of motion, and submissions, and set dates for directions and the final hearing. The court also directed the second respondent to cease being a party to the proceeding and for certain paragraphs of Luck's application to be struck out. Additionally, Luck was required to pay the respondents' costs.

Orders

Orders of the court

1. The applicant’s application for an enlargement of time within which to lodge an application in respect of the decisions referred to in paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 of her application be refused.

2. The applicant’s application for an enlargement of time within which to lodge an application with respect to the conduct in relation to the making of the decisions referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of her application be refused.

3. The second respondent cease to be a party to the proceeding and all references to her in the application be struck out.

4. Paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 of the application be struck out.

5. Paragraph 4 of the application be struck out insofar as it refers to conduct relating to the making of the decisions referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the application.

6. The applicant’s application for the Commonwealth to be made a respondent to the proceeding be refused.

7. The applicant pay the respondents’ costs of and incidental to their notice of objection to competency and her application for an enlargement of time including reserved costs.

THE COURT DIRECTS THAT:

1. The respondent file and serve any further affidavits on which he intends to rely at trial on or before 9 February 2009.

2. The applicant file and serve any further affidavits on which she intends to rely at trial on or before 2 March 2009.

3. Any notice of motion seeking discovery and inspection and any supporting affidavits be filed and served on or before 30 January 2009.

4. The matter be listed for directions at 10:15 am on 6 February 2009.

5. The applicant file and serve her submissions on or before 16 March 2009.

6. The respondent file and serve his submissions on or before 30 March 2009.

7. The applicant file and serve any submissions in reply on or before 17 April 2009.

8. The matter be listed for final hearing on 23 April 2009 with an estimate of two days.

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Background

Background to the litigation

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Evidence

Evidence Before The Court

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Decision

Reasons for decision

TRACEY J

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Ratio Decidendi

Legal Principle Established

Established by: TRACEY J

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