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How not to get an Extension of Time in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
March 22, 2018
Emery and Comcare [2017] AATA 2281 Key Points Mr Emery filed a late application for review of a decision, along with a request for an extension of time. The decision under review was actually favourable to Mr Emery. Mr Emery had also been provided with independent legal advice that his claim had minimal prospects of […]
You gotta fight, for your right… to reconsideration
August 24, 2017
Dabbs and Comcare [2017] AATA 518 Key Points The Tribunal was required to consider whether Mr Dabbs should be allowed to seek reconsideration of a determination after the period for reconsideration had expired. The Tribunal did not grant an extension to seek reconsideration because he had not demonstrated good reasons for his delay. Background Mr […]
Better come with a good excuse: Postman’s Application for Extensions of time in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal rejected
December 21, 2016
Devlin and Australian Postal Corporation (Compensation) [2016] AATA 487 Key Points This decision underpins the onus and standard of proof borne by an applicant who has delayed in seeking review, and therefore makes an application for an extension of time under section 29(7)of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cth) (AAT Act). Background Brian Devlin, an Australia […]
Matthews and Commonwealth Securities Limited [2013] AATA 726 (9 October 2013)
April 17, 2015
Matthews and Commonwealth Securities Limited [2013] AATA 726 (9 October 2013)