McKinnon v Commonwealth of Australia

The McKinnon v Commonwealth of Australia case involved the applicant, McKinnon, and several respondents, including the Commonwealth of Australia. The nature of the dispute was centered around McKinnon's application for various orders against the respondents, which were challenged by the respondents. The case was heard by a court, the identity of which was not specified in the provided text.

The legal issues before the court were the validity and appropriateness of McKinnon's application for specific orders against the respondents, as well as the costs associated with the various motions filed by both McKinnon and the respondents. The court had to decide whether McKinnon's application should proceed, and if so, what orders should be made in relation to the application and the associated costs.

The court found that McKinnon's application against each of the respondents should be stayed. This decision was based on the court's assessment of the merits and appropriateness of McKinnon's application, as well as the costs associated with the various motions filed by both parties. In relation to McKinnon's motions, the court dismissed some of the orders sought and stood over others with liberty to restore. The court also ordered McKinnon to pay the respondents' costs for certain motions. Finally, McKinnon's motion of 6 April 1999 was dismissed, and McKinnon was ordered to pay the respondents' costs for that motion as well.

In summary, the court stayed McKinnon's application against the respondents and dismissed some of the orders sought by McKinnon, while reserving costs. The court also dismissed McKinnon's motion of 6 April 1999 and ordered McKinnon to pay the respondents' costs for that motion.