Mikhail Distribution Services Pty Ltd v Australia Post [2004] NSWIRComm 235

Industrial Relations Commission of New South Wales in Court Session

CITATION : Mikhail Distribution Services Pty Ltd v Australia Post [2004] NSWIRComm 235 APPLICANT Mikhail Distribution Services Pty Ltd PARTIES : RESPONDENT Australia Post FILE NUMBER: 1511 of 2003 CORAM: Marks J CATCHWORDS : Interlocutory judgment on strike-out application - applicant company deregistered before commencement of proceedings - respondent sought to strike out proceedings - application to ASIC to reinstate registration of applicant company - application by previous sole director of applicant company to join proceedings - whether court can adjourn strike-out proceedings to give company opportunity to reinstate registration - whether proceedings a nullity - authorities reviewed - deregistered company has no power to do anything - proceedings instituted by a party which does not exist are a nullity - nullity constitutes an abuse of court processes - no discretion to adjourn proceedings - proceedings struck out - costs reserved. LEGISLATION CITED : Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) s 601AD 601AH Industrial Relations Act 1996 s 106 108(1) 108B Great Scott International v Cosmetic Suppliers [2004] NSWIRComm 139 Hunter Valley Community Investments Pty Ltd v Bell (2001) 46 ATR 375 Hunter Valley Community Investments Pty Ltd v Bell [2001] FCA 1148 CASES CITED : Larsen v Ondeo Nalco Australia Pty Ltd [2004] NSWIRComm 123 Morton v Vouris (1996) 21 ACSR 497 Sweeney and Vandeleur Pty Ltd v BNY Australia Limited (1993) 11 ACSR 356 United Service Insurance Co Limited v Lang (1935) 35 SR (NSW) 487 Video Excellence Pty Ltd v Cincotta (1998) 44 NSWLR 742 HEARING DATES: 08/11/2004 DATE OF JUDGMENT: 09/01/2004