Paras v Public Service Body Head of the Department of Infrastructure (No 2) [2006] FCA 652

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Paras v Public Service Body Head of the Department of Infrastructure (No 2) [2006] FCA 652 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application to discharge interlocutory injunction –– whether circumstances warrant setting aside of orders made – whether further affidavits filed in support of application establish new facts or changed circumstances – application for stay of orders until outcome of final proceedings upon giving of undertaking proffered by respondents – whether grant of stay appropriate in circumstances – application for extension of time to file notice of motion seeking leave to appeal – whether circumstances warrant extension of time – consideration of likelihood of success on appeal

Federal Court Rules O 35 r 7 Paras v Public Service Body Head of the Department of Infrastructure [2006] FCA 622 referred to Wati v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (1997) 78 FCR 543 followed Dudzinski v Centrelink [2003] FCA 308 cited McDermott v Richmond Sales Pty Ltd (in liq) [2006] FCA 248 cited Yenald Nominees Pty Ltd v Como Investments Pty Ltd (1996) 18 ATPR 41-508 cited Adam P Brown Male Fashions Pty Ltd v Philip Morris Inc (1981) 148 CLR 170 considered Baker v Beckett (unreported, Supreme Court of NSW, Cohen J, 26 May 1998) cited Chanel Ltd v FW Woolworth & Co Ltd [1981] 1 All ER 745 cited Autodesk Inc v Dyason (No 2) (1993) 176 CLR 300 followed Tenth Vandy Pty Ltd v Natwest Markets Australia Pty Ltd [2006] VSC 170 distinguished Nominal Defendant v Manning (2000) 50 NSWLR 139 distinguished DA Christie Pty Ltd v Baker (1996) 2 VR 582 cited Robb v Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council [1991] IRLR 72;[1991] ICR 514 considered Deighton v Telstra Corporation Ltd (unreported, Full Federal Court, Lee, Heerey and Nicholson JJ, 17 October 1997) cited Croker v Philips Electronics Australia Ltd [2000] FCA 1731 cited