Naroth v Innovative Hair Loss Solutions Pty Ltd and Ors (No.4)

In the matter of *Naroth v Innovative Hair Loss Solutions Pty Ltd and Ors (No.4)*, heard before Judge Lucev in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the applicant sought access to a transcript of proceedings. The applicant's request was made in the context of an intended appeal to the Federal Court and sought an adjournment of a costs hearing pending that appeal.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether the applicant was entitled to access the transcript of proceedings, and if so, whether an adjournment of the costs hearing was warranted pending the outcome of an appeal to the Federal Court. The Court was also required to consider the principles governing access to transcripts in such circumstances.

Judge Lucev dismissed the applicant's application, finding that the applicant had not demonstrated a sufficient basis for access to the transcript or for an adjournment of the costs hearing. The Court determined that the applicant had failed to meet the necessary legal threshold for such relief. Consequently, the applicant's application for leave to appeal the Court's earlier orders was also dismissed, and the applicant was ordered to pay the respondent's costs of the application in the sum of $2553 within seven days.