Minister for Immigration and Border Protection v Makasa

In the High Court of Australia, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection sought special leave to appeal a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia concerning Mr Makasa. The precise nature of the dispute between the parties is not detailed in this transcript, but it involved an appeal from a decision of the Full Court.

The primary legal issue before the High Court was whether to grant special leave to appeal. This involved considering whether the appeal raised a question of law that warranted the High Court's attention, and whether it was in the interests of justice to grant leave.

The High Court, constituted by Gordon J and Edelman J, granted special leave to appeal. This decision was made subject to two conditions: firstly, that the costs orders made by the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia would not be disturbed, and secondly, that the applicant (the Minister) would pay the reasonable costs of the respondent (Mr Makasa) in the High Court. The Court also indicated that directions for the hearing of the appeal would be provided.