Quadrio v Joyce & Ors

In the High Court of Australia, Stephen James Quadrio commenced proceedings against Barnaby Thomas Gerard Joyce and others, seeking relief under the *Common Informers (Parliamentary Disqualifications) Act 1975* (Cth). The plaintiff's claim was based on allegations related to parliamentary disqualifications.

The central issue before the Court was the plaintiff's intention to discontinue the proceeding against all named defendants. As none of the defendants had filed a notice of appearance, the plaintiff was not required to seek the Court's leave to discontinue the action.

Given that no appearances had been filed, the Court made orders discontinuing the matter. The plaintiff was directed to file and serve a formal Notice of Discontinuance on each defendant by 18 July 2018. Crucially, the Court made no order as to costs.