Transcript Of Proceedings

The proceeding concerned an application for special leave to appeal to the High Court of Australia. The applicant, Mr. John Gordon, sought to challenge a decision of the Full Federal Court of Australia. The dispute arose from a claim made by Mr. Gordon against the Commonwealth of Australia concerning alleged breaches of contract and misrepresentations.

The primary legal issue before the High Court was whether the Full Federal Court had erred in its determination that Mr. Gordon's claim was time-barred under the relevant limitation periods. Specifically, the court was required to consider the application of the *Limitation Act 1969* (NSW) to the facts of the case and whether the Full Federal Court had correctly interpreted and applied the principles relating to the accrual of causes of action.

Gageler J, in granting special leave, indicated that the appeal raised important questions concerning the interplay between contractual obligations, alleged misrepresentations, and the operation of statutory limitation periods. His Honour noted that the Full Federal Court's reasoning on when Mr. Gordon's cause of action accrued, and thus when the limitation period began to run, warranted further examination. The court will need to consider whether the Full Federal Court's interpretation of the relevant provisions of the *Limitation Act 1969* (NSW) was consistent with established principles of Australian limitation law.

Special leave to appeal was granted.