Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs v Cathay Pacific Airways Limited [2009] FCAFC 105

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs v Cathay Pacific Airways Limited [2009] FCAFC 105

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW — voluntary statement of reasons — filed "to assist the parties" — filing constitutes no joinder of issue — legal advice in minute making recommendations — no waiver of privilege PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — leave to appeal — legal professional privilege —statement of reasons — statement as to effect of legal advice — waiver Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth) s 13, Sch 2(f) Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) s 122(5)(a)(iii) Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) s 24(1A) Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) ss 55J, 55M Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) ss 5(3), 5(4), 5(5)(a) Federal Court Rules O 15 r 14, O 52 rr 2AA(a), 22(3)(a), O 54 r 3(1)

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