SZVIX v Minister for Immigration

In the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Judge Manousaridis considered an application by SZVIX against the Minister for Immigration. The dispute concerned an application for an extension of time under section 477 of the *Migration Act 1958* (Cth), following a prior judicial review application that had already been determined. SZVIX also sought an adjournment of proceedings.

The Court was required to determine whether to grant an extension of time for the filing of the judicial review application, and whether to grant an adjournment. In relation to the extension of time, the Court considered whether there were any grounds raised in support of the application and whether there was an arguable case for relief in the substantive application. The Court also considered whether SZVIX would suffer prejudice if an adjournment was not granted and whether there was any utility in granting such an adjournment.

Judge Manousaridis dismissed the application for an extension of time, finding that no grounds were raised in support and that there was no arguable case for relief. The application for an adjournment was also dismissed, as the Court found no prejudice would be suffered by the applicant if it were not granted and no utility in granting it. Consequently, the Court dismissed the application and ordered SZVIX to pay the first respondent's costs fixed at $1,800.