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[2018] ACAT 23
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal
2018-03-19
Neate AM
Original judgment source is linked above.
[1] The name of the appellant is not used because these reasons for decision include details from Family Law proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court
[2] That amount was later adjusted to $5,475.00 because subpoena conduct fees of $25.00 were returned to the trust account in August 2017
[3] See amended grounds of appeal and further written submissions in support of the appeal, paragraphs 1-6, 8-11
[4] See amended grounds of appeal and further written submissions in support of the appeal, paragraphs 11-14
[5] See amended grounds of appeal and further written submissions in support of the appeal, paragraph 18
[6] See amended grounds of appeal and further written submissions in support of the appeal, paragraph 21
[7] See amended grounds of appeal and further written submissions in support of the appeal, paragraph 22
[8] That is a 'review of all or part of the original decision' rather than 'as a new application' - see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 s 82
[9] In his oral submission at the appeal hearing Mr V referred to the additional evidence as "complete evidence" rather than 'fresh' evidence, transcript of proceedings before Appeal Tribunal page 32
[10] House v R [1936] HCA 40; (1936) 55 CLR 499. See the discussion of the implications of this statement in subsequent decisions of courts and the Tribunal in The Tenant v Commissioner for Social Housing [2016] ACAT 49 at [12]- [15]
[11] Fox v Percy [2003] HCA 22; (2003) 214 CLR 118 at [22]- [23], (Gleeson CJ, Gummow and Kirby JJ); see also Fedorow v Fedorow [2011] ACTCA 10 at [7]- [9], Gray P, Penfold J, Nield AJ
[12] Excel Intelligent Pty Ltd v Thomson [2018] ACAT 4 at [46] - [55]
[13] Connelly v Allan [2011] ACTSC 170 at [12], Refshauge J
[14] Lukatela v Birch [2008] ACTSC 99 at [22], Rares J citing Coal and Allied Operations Pty Limited v Australian Industrial Relations Commission [2000] HCA 47; (2000) 203 CLR 194, 203 at [14], Gleeson CJ, Gaudron and Hayne JJ
[15] Connelly v Allan [2011] ACTSC 170 at [12], Refshauge J. See also Sarbandi v Sharif [2017] ACAT 57 at [67]- [71]
[16] Connelly v Allan [2011] ACTSC 170 at [13], Refshauge J
[17] Allesch v Maunz [2000] HCA 40; (2000) 203 CLR 172, 180-1 at [23], 187 [44]; Lukatela v Birch [2008] ACTSC 99 at [18], [21], Rares J
[18] Giusida Pty Limited v Commissioner for ACT Revenue [2016] ACTSC 275 at [37]- [40]
[19] Mr V asserts that, since Mr Turini acted for him, he has suffered from depression and anxiety, sleeping disorder and low self esteem
[20] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 9
[21] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 10
[22] Transcript of proceedings before Appeal Tribunal page 36
[23] See the witness statement of Carlos Turini affirmed 27 June 2017 and attachment A to it, transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 13-15
[24] Transcript of proceedings before Appeal Tribunal page 35
[25] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 13
[26] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 26
[27] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 27
[28] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 34-35
[29] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 35
[30] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 15-16
[31] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 11
[32] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 17-18
[33] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 16
[34] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 8
[35] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 8
[36] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 8-9
[37] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 18
[38] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 19
[39] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 20
[40] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 73-75
[41] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 75
[42] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 76
[43] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 23
[44] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 32-34
[45] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 3
[46] The transcript of the Federal Circuit Court proceedings incorrectly names the solicitor has Ms Hills
[47] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 3
[48] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 4
[49] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings pages 5-6
[50] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 6
[51] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 7
[52] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings pages 7, 12
[53] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 7
[54] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings pages 8, 13
[55] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 9
[56] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 11
[57] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 15
[58] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 11
[59] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 11
[60] Mr Turini told the Original Tribunal that he thought the orders were not made available until after 15 April 2016, possibly the following day, transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 30. Mr V told the Appeal Tribunal that the Court orders made on 15 April 2016 were delivered that same day, transcript of proceedings before Appeal Tribunal page 48
[61] Transcript of proceedings before Appeal Tribunal page 48
[62] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 17
[63] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 17
[64] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 23
[65] Transcript of Federal Circuit Court proceedings page 6
[66] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal Page 9
[67] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 31-32
[68] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal on 4 October 2017 pages 7-8
[69] Transcript of decision of Original Tribunal page 10
[70] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 51
[71] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 36-38, 43-44, 48, 52
[72] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 47
[73] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 51
[74] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 50
[75] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 53
[76] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 54
[77] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal
[78] Transcript of reasons for decision of Original Tribunal page 9
[79] Transcript of reasons for decision of Original Tribunal pages 9-11
[80] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 46
[81] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 39-40
[82] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 39, 44-45
[83] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 83
[84] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal pages 83-84
[85] Transcript of reasons for decision of Original Tribunal page 9
[86] See transcript of proceeding before Original Tribunal page 44
[87] Transcript of proceedings before Appeal Tribunal pages 23-24
[88] Transcript of reasons for decision of Original Tribunal pages 9-11
[89] One invoice showed 12 occasions when Elringtons did not charge him for services, and another showed one such occasion
[90] Attachment A to Mr Turini's witness statement dated 7 June 2017
[91] Transcript of proceedings before Appeal Tribunal page 35
[92] Mr Turini's witness statement dated 7 June 2017, transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 41
[93] Annexure D to Mr Turini's affidavit dated 7 June 2017
[94] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 42
[95] "I don't know why this incident was not there. This incident happened. How do they do the bill? Transcript of proceedings before Appeal Tribunal page 35
[96] Transcript of proceedings before Original Tribunal page 3
[97] See ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 section 82
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Legislation cited: ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 s 82
Subordinate
Legislation cited: Court Procedures Rules 2006 sch 2
Cases cited: Allesch v Maunz [2000] HCA 40; (2000) 203 CLR 172
Coal and Allied Operations Pty Limited v Australian Industrial Relations Commission [2000] HCA 47; (2000) 203 CLR 194
Connelly v Allan [2011] ACTSC 170
Excel Intelligent Pty Ltd v Thomson [2018] ACAT 4
Fedorow v Fedorow [2011] ACTCA 10
Fox v Percy [2003] HCA 22; (2003) 214 CLR 118
Giusida Pty Limited v Commissioner for ACT Revenue [2016] ACTSC 275
House v R (1936) 55 CLR 499
Lukatela v Birch [2008] ACTSC 99
Sarbandi v Sharif [2017] ACAT 57
The Tenant v Commissioner for Social Housing [2016] ACAT 49
(2000) 203 CLR 172
(2000) 203 CLR 194
(2003) 214 CLR 118
(1936) 55 CLR 499