SZOTG v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship

[2012] HCASL 12

SZOTG
v
MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP & ANOR
[2012] HCASL 12
S209/2011

1. The applicant, a citizen of India, seeks special leave to appeal against orders of a single judge of the Federal Court of Australia (Emmett J) dismissing the applicant's appeal against orders of the Federal Magistrates Court (Smith FM).  The Federal Magistrate dismissed an application for judicial review of the decision of the Refugee Review Tribunal affirming the refusal to grant the applicant a Protection (Class XA) visa.

2. The applicant's written submissions were reviewed in September 2011.  The Registry was directed to seek the assistance of pro bono counsel for the applicant in this matter.  The Registry identified a barrister willing to act on a pro bono basis for the applicant, but the applicant decided not to avail himself of this offer.

3. As the applicant is unrepresented, the application falls to be dealt with under r 41.10 of the High Court Rules 2004.

4. The applicant's written submissions do not advance any ground or argument which provides a basis for doubting the correctness of the decision of Emmett J.  An appeal to this Court would enjoy insufficient prospects of success to justify a grant of special leave.

5. Pursuant to r 41.10.5 we direct the Registrar to draw up, sign and seal an order dismissing the application.

K.M. Hayne
9 February 2012 S.M. Crennan