Apache Northwest Pty Ltd v Newcrest Mining Ltd [2009] FCAFC 39

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Apache Northwest Pty Ltd v Newcrest Mining Ltd [2009] FCAFC 39

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for leave to appeal – principles to be applied – leave granted – appeal allowed

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – preliminary discovery – reasonable cause to believe – trade practices claim – no evidence of loss or damage Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) ss 24(1), 24(1A), 32 Federal Court Rules 1979 (Cth) O 15A r 6, r 11 Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) ss 52, 82, 86(1)

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