Federal Court of Australia
Scott (Administrator), in the matter of Brookhollow Investments Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2026] FCA 822
[2026] FCA 822 · Decided 29 June 2026
CORPORATIONS – application to duty judge for direction under s 90-15 of the Insolvency Practice Schedule (Corporations) that liquidators are justified in admitting a proof of debt – where liquidator in a position of conflict – where basis of urgency involves the loss of a potential tax benefit – application not urgent – matter referred for allocation to docket judge
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Goyal, in the matter of Ultra Commerce Holdings (Administrators Appointed) [2026] FCA 821
[2026] FCA 821 · Decided 29 June 2026
CORPORATIONS – application by administrators under ss 65-45 and 90-15 of the Insolvency Practice Schedule (Corporations) for relief nunc pro tunc from compliance with the requirement to maintain separate administration bank accounts for each company under administration – where consolidated financial and reporting group – where intermingled accounts – efficiency and cost reduction in the administr
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Scott (Administrator), in the matter of Brookhollow Investments Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) (No 2) [2026] FCA 833
[2026] FCA 833 · Decided 29 June 2026
CORPORATIONS – application by liquidators under s 90-15 of the Insolvency Practice Schedule (Corporations) for a direction that they are justified in admitting a proof of debt – where one liquidator in a position of conflict – reasonable basis for the liquidators’ proposal – notice to Australian Securities and Investments Commission with liberty to apply – application granted COSTS – liquidators t
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Da Silva v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (Notice to Produce) [2026] FCA 838
[2026] FCA 838 · Decided 29 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – notices to produce – where the respondent applied to set aside a paragraph of a notice to produce served by the applicant – where the respondent contended the paragraph had no legitimate forensic purpose – where the documents called for by the paragraph would be relevant to issues in the proceeding – held: application to set aside the paragraph refused, although amending i
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DJB24 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 836
[2026] FCA 836 · Decided 29 June 2026
MIGRATION – appeal from a judgment of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) upholding decision of Tribunal refusing protection visa application – where appeal obviously without merit – where the appellant has failed to communicate with the Court – where the respondent gave notice to the appellant by email that it would seek an order for dismissal under r 36.74(1)(c) of the
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Ogbonna, in the matter of Ogbonna [2026] FCA 835
[2026] FCA 835 · Decided 28 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for leave to institute proceedings subject to a vexatious proceedings order pursuant to s 37AO of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) – where affidavits do not comply with s 37AR(3) – where proposed proceedings are vexatious – application dismissed
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Larmar v Commissioner of Taxation [2026] FCA 826
[2026] FCA 826 · Decided 28 June 2026
TAXATION — Taxation Appeal — Where the individual Applicant ran property syndicates — Where the Commissioner of Taxation (Commissioner) determined additional income from those property syndicates was assessable as ordinary income or personal services income to the individual — Where the additional income included management fees, brokerage fees, success fees, and project management consultancy fee
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Wiluna Mining Corporation Ltd [2026] FCA 824
[2026] FCA 824 · Decided 26 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - whether the plaintiff's case against the first defendant should be heard before the plaintiff's case against the second and third defendant – where terms of declaratory orders sought against the defendants differ – where plaintiff and first defendant jointly propose the making of declaratory orders as to contraventions based upon agreed facts and admissions – where second
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Lock the Gate Alliance Ltd v Tamboran B2 Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 819
[2026] FCA 819 · Decided 26 June 2026
ENVIRONMENT LAW – project being carried out for the extraction of unconventional gas by hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory – application for injunction under s 475 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) on the ground that approval is required under Pt 9 – scope of the “action” the impacts of which must be assessed – whether relevant action likely to have a
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CEV18 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 829
[2026] FCA 829 · Decided 26 June 2026
MIGRATION — appeal dismissed — no question of principle
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Hassen v State of New South Wales [2026] FCA 812
[2026] FCA 812 · Decided 26 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for leave to file further amended originating application and further amended statement of claim – whether viable claims of direct discrimination pursuant to section 9(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) pleaded or capable of being pleaded – where some claims found to be adequately pleaded, and others not – whether there would be non-compliance with
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Singh v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 828
[2026] FCA 828 · Decided 26 June 2026
MIGRATION — appeal dismissed — no question of principle
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Chang v Loebenstein (Trustee), in the matter of the bankrupt estate of Chang [2026] FCA 814
[2026] FCA 814 · Decided 26 June 2026
BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY – application for annulment by the Court – whether sequestration order ought not to have been made – no evidence of solvency – no other basis for annulment identified – application dismissed
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Haywood v Comcare [2026] FCA 773
[2026] FCA 773 · Decided 26 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for an extension of time to appeal a decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal – Tribunal dismissed applicant’s claims under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (Cth) – exceptional delay – inadequate explanation of delay – insufficient prospects on appeal – inference of prejudice – public interest in finality of litigation – application d
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Actgall Pty Ltd (in liq) v Morella (No 2) [2026] FCA 827
[2026] FCA 827 · Decided 26 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – where default judgment entering money judgment previously granted –where interlocutory application to set aside default judgment filed ten months later – whether default judgment given not in the absence of a party is interlocutory or final – where set aside application not pressed at hearing – application dismissed and indemnity costs ordered against first defendant
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Pinikera v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs [2026] FCA 813
[2026] FCA 813 · Decided 26 June 2026
MIGRATION – application for review of decision to cancel applicant’s visa pursuant to s 501(2) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (the Act) – whether decision illogical or irrational – whether Minister failed to consider legal consequences of s 501E of the Act – whether s 501(2) is subject to an implied temporal limitation – application dismissed
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Health Services Union v Asmar (Application for Extension of Administration) [2026] FCA 798
[2026] FCA 798 · Decided 26 June 2026
INDUSTRIAL LAW – registered organisations – interlocutory application to extend scheme of administration – whether application is directed at a new scheme – whether Administrator complied with requirements in scheme of administration – where Administrator opposes extension of scheme of administration – where no serious question to be tried – balance of convenience is fairly even – interim relief n
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited [2026] FCA 832
[2026] FCA 832 · Decided 26 June 2026
CORPORATIONS LAW – where financial services licensee contravened s 912DAA(1) and (7) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) by failing to report reportable situations to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on time or at all, after an investigation into whether there was a significant breach of a core obligation had continued for more than 30 days (being a rep
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Kuot v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 825
[2026] FCA 825 · Decided 26 June 2026
MIGRATION – application for judicial review of decision of Administrative Review Tribunal (Tribunal) affirming a decision of a delegate of the Minister not to revoke cancellation of the applicant’s visa under s 501CA(4) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (Act) – whether Tribunal erred by failing to consider material that was relevant to a central and prominent issue relating to the primary considerat
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Kelly, in the matter of Liberty Bell Bay Pty Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed) (Administrators Appointed) [2026] FCA 823
[2026] FCA 823 · Decided 26 June 2026
CORPORATIONS – application by administrators under s 447A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for relief from personal liability arising under s 443A of the Corporations Act – where funding arrangements to maintain the Company’s business as a going concern – application granted
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Vize v Whistle Funds Management Company Pty Ltd [2026] FCA 831
[2026] FCA 831 · Decided 26 June 2026
INDUSTRIAL LAW – where applicant was initially engaged in 2012 as an independent contractor — whether applicant was engaged as an independent contractor or employee from July 2017 when undertaking role as Fund Manager or from April 2021 when appointed as Managing Director – whether changes to role and fees payable to the applicant gave rise to variation of original contract or its recission – whet
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Page v Conneely, in the matter of Shyzi Pty Ltd (ASIC register) [2026] FCA 820
[2026] FCA 820 · Decided 26 June 2026
CORPORATIONS – application to rectify ASIC register – where ASIC register recorded purported appointments of directors and company secretaries – where Court previously found appointments invalid under company constitution – whether power under s 1322(4)(b) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) engaged – whether no substantial injustice under s 1322(6). Held: orders made.
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Baskerville, in the matter of HX Food Group (Aus) Pty Ltd (in liq) [2026] FCA 817
[2026] FCA 817 · Decided 25 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for urgent interim injunction restraining company from transferring funds out of bank accounts – where company holds money on behalf of related company in liquidation – where there is a risk that the company may dissipate assets by transferring funds to China – where no substantive proceedings on foot – whether prima facie case established – whether balance of
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Barden (Trustee), in the matter of Ross (Bankrupt) v Macedo (No 4) [2026] FCA 818
[2026] FCA 818 · Decided 25 June 2026
BANKRUPTCY AND INSOLVENCY – application for interim injunction restraining transfer or encumbrance of property – where ex parte freezing orders were made against the third respondent – whether there were material non-disclosures on part of the applicant – whether freezing orders should be extended – freezing orders varied
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Wachipa v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FCA 806
[2026] FCA 806 · Decided 25 June 2026
MIGRATION – judicial review – decision of Minister to set aside Administrative Appeals Tribunal decision revoking cancellation of the applicant’s visa – Minister’s decision made 13 months after the Tribunal decision – proper construction of s 501BA of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) – no requirement under s 501BA to exercise the power within a reasonable time MIGRATION – whether Minister’s exercise o
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EV20 Consulting Group Pty Ltd v Paperless Warehousing Pty Ltd (No 4) [2026] FCA 805
[2026] FCA 805 · Decided 25 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – rule 39.05(a) of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) – application to set aside default judgment – where applicant failed to file a Notice of address for service after his solicitors ceased acting for him – where applicant has no satisfactory explanation for failure to do so – where applicant aware of proceedings and failure apparently deliberate – where it is accepted that
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Emmott v Wilson, in the matter of Wilson [2026] FCA 810
[2026] FCA 810 · Decided 25 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for review of registrar’s order for substituted service of bankruptcy notice – hearing de novo of application for substituted service pursuant to r 10.24 and/or r 10.49 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth) (Rules) or alternatively deemed service under r 10.23 and/or r 10.48 of the Rules – where bankruptcy notice emailed to the respondent – where insufficient e
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Orr (Liquidator) v Redflow Limited (in liq), in the matter of Redflow Limited (in liq) [2026] FCA 815
[2026] FCA 815 · Decided 25 June 2026
CORPORATIONS – Application by liquidators for pooling orders under Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) s 579E – where members of corporate group collectively operated a single business using intermingled assets and liabilities – where no records of intercompany indebtedness kept – where individual liquidations would require substantial expenditure – whether just and equitable to grant relief – orders made
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Environment Centre (NT) Inc v Minister for the Environment and Water [2026] FCA 811
[2026] FCA 811 · Decided 25 June 2026
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for order under s 15 of the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1976 (Cth) suspending the operation of an administrative decision – application for interlocutory injunction – where delegate of the Minister decided that proposed action was not a “controlled action” for the purposes of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (
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