McGuirk v University of New South Wales

In *McGuirk v University of New South Wales*, the appellant, Mr. McGuirk, sought to set aside directions previously given in proceedings and to disqualify the judge. The dispute concerned the management of the appeal proceedings and the judge's continued involvement.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether the directions given in the proceedings should be set aside, and whether the judge should be disqualified from hearing the matter. The court was also required to consider the appropriate case management orders for the appeal.

Giles JA, in delivering the judgment, reasoned that the appellant had not established grounds for setting aside the existing directions or for disqualifying the judge. The court applied principles of case management, emphasizing the need for orderly progression of appeals. The judge declined to disqualify himself, finding no apprehended bias. The court then made new orders regarding the filing and service of appeal books and written submissions, setting new deadlines for these tasks, while retaining the previously scheduled hearing dates. The appellant was ordered to pay the respondent's costs.