Vu v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs

In the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Vasta J presided over proceedings between the applicant, Vu, and the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs. The dispute concerned the applicant's application to review a decision made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which had determined that the applicant had failed to show cause.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether to grant the applicant's oral application for an adjournment of the proceedings. This application was made in circumstances where the applicant had filed an application for review on 16 July 2020.

Vasta J refused the applicant's oral application for an adjournment. Pursuant to rule 44.12 of the Federal Circuit Court Rules 2001, the Court then dismissed the application filed on 16 July 2020. The applicant was ordered to pay the costs of the First Respondent, fixed at $3,737.00. The Court noted that written reasons for judgment would only be provided if an appeal was lodged or a written request was received from either party.