Mathews v State of Queensland

[2014] FCA 574

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Mathews v State of Queensland [2014] FCA 574

Citation:	Mathews v State of Queensland [2014] FCA 574
Appeal from:	Application for leave to appeal: Mathews v State of Queensland [2014] FCA 424
Parties:	RUSSELL GORDON HAIG MATHEWS v STATE OF QUEENSLAND
File number:	QUD 178 of 2014
Judge:	DOWSETT J
Date of judgment:	12 May 2014
Date of hearing:	12 May 2014
Place:	Brisbane
Division:	GENERAL DIVISION
Category:	No Catchwords
Number of paragraphs:	2
Solicitor for the Applicant:	The Applicant did not appear
Counsel for the Respondent:	Mr S Hamlyn‑Harris
Solicitor for the Respondent:	Crown Law

IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
QUEENSLAND DISTRICT REGISTRY
GENERAL DIVISION	QUD 178 of 2014

BETWEEN:	RUSSELL GORDON HAIG MATHEWS Applicant
AND:	STATE OF QUEENSLAND Respondent

JUDGE:	DOWSETT J
DATE OF ORDER:	12 MAY 2014
WHERE MADE:	BRISBANE

THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

1.the application is dismissed;

2.the applicant pay the respondent’s costs of the application

Note:Entry of orders is dealt with in Rule 39.32 of the Federal Court Rules 2011.

IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
QUEENSLAND DISTRICT REGISTRY
GENERAL DIVISION	QUD 178 of 2014

BETWEEN:	RUSSELL GORDON HAIG MATHEWS Applicant
AND:	STATE OF QUEENSLAND Respondent

JUDGE:	DOWSETT J
DATE:	12 MAY 2014
PLACE:	BRISBANE

REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

1. I have previously outlined the history of the matter. I need not do so again.  I do not accept that the applicant is entitled to dictate the terms upon which he should be allowed to appear by telephone.  The only condition put upon such appearance was that he provide a telephone number.  He has apparently refused to do that.  He is not here.  His application for leave to appeal should be dismissed.  The further application for leave to be heard by telephone, without providing a telephone number will also be struck out.

2. I order that the applicant pay the respondent’s costs of and incidental to the application for leave to appeal.

I certify that the preceding two (2) numbered paragraphs are a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment herein of the Honourable Justice Dowsett.

Associate:

Dated:       3 June 2014