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CATCHWORDS
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - judicial review - applications for urgent relief - evidence required - queue jumping in applications - decision of Cinematograph Films Board of Review confirming decision of Film Censorship Board to classify the film "Full Metal Jacket" for Restricted Exhibition ("R") - aggrieved person - failure to reconvene Board to consider or consult Board on additional matters before decision takes effect - improper exercise of power —- denial of natural justice -
legitimate expectation - procedural fairness.
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 ss 5(1), (2), 6
Film _ and Video Tape Classification Act 1984 (NSW) ss 9(1), 15(4)
Customs (Cinematograph Films) Regulations 38, 35, 39C
VILLAGE ROADSHOW CORPORATION LIMITED ~- v — PETER SHEEHAN
G 388 OF 1987
FEanfeld J. 9 October 1987
FEDERAL COURT Sydney AUSTRALIA oF
PRINCIPAL REGISTRY
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IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT REGISTRY
No. G 388 of 1987
GENERAL DIVISION
CORAM:
PLACE:
DATE:
1.
Between: VILLAGE ROADSHOW CORPORATION LIMITED
Applicant
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PETER SHEEHAN
Respondent
Einfeld J.
Sydney
9 October 1987 -
MINUTE OF ORDERS AND DIRECTION
Order that the decisions by the respondent
(a)
(b)
(c)
not to reconvene the Cinematograph Films Board of Review for the purpose of reconsidering its censorship classification of the film "Full Metal Jacket",
not to notify the members of the Board of the
applicant's request and reasons for a reconsideration, and
not to ascertain their views before refusing such request
be set aside.
Direct that the Cinematograph Films Board of Review reconsider the applicant's application for a further consideration of the said censorship classification.
Order the respondent pay the costs of the applicant.
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IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA
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