Jameson v Guri Wa Ngundagar Aboriginal Corporation [2001] FCA 1104

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Jameson v Guri Wa Ngundagar Aboriginal Corporation [2001] FCA 1104 ABORIGINES – Aboriginal corporations – validity of appointment of administrator – whether reasonable period allowed for Incorporated Aboriginal Association to show cause why administrator should not be appointed – service of notice under s 71(1) of Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976 (Cth) – service by facsimile transmission – when effected ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – natural justice – whether sufficient time allowed for making submissions – whether denial of opportunity to respond – discretion to grant relief

Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976 (Cth) s 71, s 73 Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act (Cth) s 5(1)(a), s5(1)(f), s 16 Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) s 28A Jameson v Guri Wa Ngundagar Aboriginal Corporation [2001] FCA 561 referred to Re Refugee Review Tribunal; ex parte Aala (2000) 176 ALR 219 followed Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs v Eshetu (1999) 197 CLR 611 at [124] followed ASC v Bank Leumi Le-Israel (1996) 69 FCR 531 at 550 followed Biotech International Ltd v Peptech Ltd (2000) 34 ASCR 443 at [39] followed Howship Holdings Pty Ltd v Lesley (No 2) (1996) 41 NSWLR 542 referred to Kioa v West (1985) 159 CLR 550 applied Durayappah v Fernando [1967] 2 AC 337 at 346 followed Marine Hull & Liability Insurance Co Ltd v Hurford (1985) 10 FCR 234 at 241 followed Pilbara Land Council v Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (2000) 103 FCR 539 at [70] referred to Lamb v Moss (1983) 49 ALR 533 at 549 followed BARRY JAMESON v GURI WA NGUNDAGAR ABORIGINAL CORPORATION & ORS N 509 of 2001 STONE J 13 AUGUST 2001 SYDNEY

IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

NEW SOUTH WALES DISTRICT REGISTRY N 509 OF 2001

BETWEEN: BARRY JAMESON