McGinn v Federal Court of Australia [2025] FCA 785

1. In NSD520/2025, Ms McGinn applies for me to disqualify myself on the ground of actual bias.
2. Ms McGinn submits that these proceedings raise the same issues as in NSD519/2025, which I dealt with a few minutes ago: see McGinn v Federal Court of Australia [2025] FCA 781. I am open to persuasion as to whether there are any distinguishing features of this matter which might lead to a different outcome from NSD519/2025. However, as I understand Ms McGinn's submission, there are no distinguishing features, and Ms McGinn has said that she expects me to dismiss matter number NSD520/2025 for the same reasons as I gave in NSD519/2025.
3. It is a fundamental principle of justice that like cases be treated alike and I propose to adhere to that principle, recognising that there is a possibility that Ms McGinn may draw my attention to some distinguishing feature between the two cases. I reject her application that I disqualify myself.

I certify that the preceding three (3) numbered paragraphs are a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment of the Honourable Justice Jackman.