Skinner v Commonwealth of Australia [2012] FCA 1194

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Skinner v Commonwealth of Australia [2012] FCA 1194 Citation: Skinner v Commonwealth of Australia [2012] FCA 1194

Parties: VIOLETA SKINNER v COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

File number: NSD 515 of 2012

Judge: FLICK J

Date of judgment: 31 October 2012

Catchwords: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – extension of time – self-executing orders – power to extend time where proceeding dismissed – discretionary power – relevant considerations PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – dismissal of proceedings – order that dismissal be without prejudice to applicant bringing fresh proceedings – discretionary power – relevant considerations TORTS – conspiracy – pleading – requirement to plead intention to injure TORTS – misfeasance in public office – pleading – whether person public officer – whether public duty breached – liability of Commonwealth for public officer's acts

Legislation: Constitution s 51 Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth) s 11 Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) ss 37M, 37N, 53A Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth) s 44 Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) rr 1.39, 36.05, 39.03 Federal Court Rules (Cth) O3 r 3, O 35 r 6 Supreme Court Rules 1970 (NSW)

Cases cited: Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd v Bluescope Steel Ltd [2012] NSWCA 240, cited Bishop v The Queen (1982) 58 FLR 233, cited Council for the City of the Gold Coast v Pioneer Concrete (Qld) Pty Ltd (1998) 157 ALR 135, cited Douglas v Madden (No 2) [2009] NSWSC 194, cited FAI General Insurance Company Limited v Southern Cross Exploration NL (1988) 165 CLR 268, applied Flashback Holdings Pty Ltd v Showtime DVD Holdings Pty Ltd (No 5) [2009] FCA 859, cited Gilbert v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011] FCA 1289; 199 FCR 182, cited Goodwill Group Pty Ltd v Pongrass Associates Pty Ltd [2002] FCA 1203, cited Gordon v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2012] FCA 119, cited Hogan v Hinch [2011] HCA 4, 243 CLR 506, cited Hunter Valley Developments Pty Ltd v Cohen (1984) 3 FCR 344, cited Lange v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (1997) 189 CLR 520, cited Leerdam v Noori [2009] NSWCA 90, 227 FLR 210, considered Little v Law Institute of Victoria (No 3) [1990] VR 257, considered McKellar v Container Terminal Management Services Ltd [1999] FCA 1101, 165 ALR 409, cited Moder v Commonwealth of Australia [2012] QCA 92, 261 FLR 396, cited Ex parte Nelson (No 1) (1928) 42 CLR 209, cited Northern Territory of Australia v Mengel (1996) 185 CLR 307, considered Nucoorilma Clan of the Gamilaaroy Aboriginal People v New South Wales Minister for Land & Water Conservation [2009] FCA 1043, cited Outboard Marine Australia Pty Ltd v Byrnes [1974] 1 NSWLR 27, cited Pharm-a-Care Laboratories Pty Ltd v Commonwealth of Australia (No 3) [2010] FCA 361, 267 ALR 494, cited Porter v OAMPS Ltd [2005] FCA 232, 215 ALR 327, considered Rush v Commissioner of Police [2006] FCA 12, 150 FCR 165, considered Sammy Russo Meat Supplies Pty Ltd v Australian Safeway Stores Pty Ltd [1999] FCA 1381, cited Soh v Commonwealth of Australia [2009] FCA 32, cited SZPZJ v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2012] FCA 18, cited SZQBI v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011] FCA 1388, cited SZQBT v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011] FCA 1281, cited SZQMC v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2012] FCA 128, 125 ALD 230, cited SZQZJ v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2012] FCA 867, cited