SZUMJ v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection

The applicant, a citizen of India, applied for an extension of time to appeal a decision of the Federal Circuit Court in relation to his application for a Protection (Class XA) visa. The Federal Circuit Court dismissed the application for an extension of time, holding that the proposed appeal had no reasonable prospect of success. The applicant sought to appeal the decision of the Federal Circuit Court. The applicant argued that the Tribunal failed to consider all aspects of his claims and his political affiliation. The Federal Circuit Court held that the proposed appeal had no reasonable prospect of success because the Tribunal had considered the applicant's political affiliation and rejected his claims for protection. The Federal Circuit Court held that the proposed appeal had no reasonable prospect of success and dismissed the application for an extension of time. The applicant was ordered to pay the Minister's costs.