Footnotes

Chapter 1 - Introduction

[1]        Explanatory Memorandum, p. 3.

Chapter 2 - Overview of the Bill

[1]        Explanatory Memorandum, p. 3.

[2]        Schedule 1 Item 5

[3]        Explanatory Memorandum, p. 8.

[4]        Proposed subsection 37M(1); and Schedule 1 Item 4

[5]        Proposed subsection 37M(2)

[6]        Explanatory Memorandum, pp 4 & 9. Also, see State of Queensland v J L Holdings Pty Ltd (1997) 141 ALR 353 which the EM states has created a restrictive judicial interpretation of what is in the interests of justice, and has made judges more cautious about considering the need to effectively and efficiently manage the court's overall workload: see p. 3.

[7]        Explanatory Memorandum, p. 10. Also, see Schedule 1 Item 3

[8]        Explanatory Memorandum, p. 11; and proposed subsection 37N(4)

[9]        Proposed subsections 37N(2) & (5)

[10]      Proposed subsections 37P(5) & (6). The Explanatory Memorandum notes that directions under proposed section 37P are likely to be made at the interlocutory stage of proceedings, and as such, cannot be appealed without leave: see section 24.

[11]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 4.

[12]      Proposed subsection 43(3). Also, see proposed subsections 37N(4)-(5) regarding costs for breach of the duty to act consistently with the overarching purpose and proposed paragraphs 37P(6)(d)-(e), regarding costs for failure to comply with a direction.

[13]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 13. Also, see Schedule 1 Item 8; and section 75 of the Federal Magistrates Act 1999

[14]      Schedule 1 Items 1, 9 &10

[15]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 14. Also, see Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority v Lokan (QUD 288 of 2007). Note that minor amendments are also made to subsection 20(2) by Schedule 2 Item 1.

[16]      Explanatory Memorandum, pp 14-15. Also, see Schedule 2 Items 3 & 4 l; and Thomas Borthwick & Sons (Pacific Holdings) Ltd v Trade Practices Commission (1988) 18 FCR. A similar amendment is made to subsections 20(5), 25(2), (2B) & (5) & 26(2) by Schedule 2 Items 10, 18, 23, 25 and 28.

[17]      Schedule 2 Item 6. Also, see Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority v Lokan (QUD 288 of 2007)

[18]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 16; and Schedule 2 Item 9. Note: the Explanatory Memorandum erroneously refers to Schedule 2 Item 8 as the proposed insertion of new paragraph 20(5)(da).There are similar provisions in the Bill for the Federal Court's appellate jurisdiction: see Schedule 2 Items 21 & 22; and subsection 25(2B).

[19]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 17; and Schedule 2 Item 12. This amendment renders subsection 24(1AAA) superfluous.

[20]      Schedule 2 Items 29-31

[21]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 18; and Schedule 2 Item 13 of the Bill.

[22]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 18; and Schedule 2 Item 14 of the Bill. Also, see Jefferson Ford Pty Ltd v Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited [2008] FCAFC 60

[23]      Schedule 2 Items 15 & 16; and Explanatory Memorandum, p. 19. Also, see subsections 25(1A) & 25 (1AA).

[24]      Explanatory Memorandum, pp 22-23. Also, see subsection 25(6) of the Act and Schedule 2 Item 26 of the Bill. This amendment renders part subsections 33(2) & (4) superfluous.

[25]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 24. These comments apply equally to the Court's appellate jurisdiction.

[26]      Schedule 2 Item 32

[27]      Schedule 2 Item 33

[28]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 25; and Schedule 3 Item

[29]      The Explanatory Memorandum provides examples of what non-sitting dues might constitute: see pp 26-27.

[30]      Schedule 3 Item 5. Also, see Schedule 3 Item 6 making similar provision for the Attorney-General and Chief Judge under proposed section 22(2AAA). Section 39 of the Judiciary Act 1903 provides that the original jurisdiction of the Federal Court of Australia includes jurisdiction with respect to any matter in which a writ of mandamus, prohibition or an injunction is sought against an officer of the Commonwealth.

[31]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 28.

[32]      Schedule 3 Item 14

[33]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 31; and Schedule 3 Item 15

Chapter 3 - Key Issues

[1]        Federal Court of Australia, Submission 4, p. 1

[2]        Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 3.

[3]        (1997) 141 ALR 353; and Explanatory Memorandum, p. 3.

[4]        [2009] HCA 27 (5 August 2009)

[5]        Mr Warwick Soden, Registrar & CEO, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 11.

[6]        Mr Warwick Soden, Registrar & CEO, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 11.

[7]        Mr Matthew Minogue, Assistant Secretary, Justice Improvement Branch, Attorney‑General's Department, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, pp 15, 18 & 21.

[8]        Explanatory Memorandum, p. 3.

[9]        Proposed section 20A

[10]      NSW Law Society, Young Lawyers, Submission 3, pp 1-2.

[11]      Proposed section 37M. This principle is similar to subsection 56(1) of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW).

[12]      Mr Philip Kellow, Deputy Registrar, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 9.

[13]      Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 4; and NSW Law Society, Young Lawyers, Submission 3, p. 3.

[14]      Australian Network of Environmental Defender's Offices, Submission 6, pp 4-5.

[15]      Proposed section 37N

[16]      Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 4; and NSW Law Society, Young Lawyers, Submission 3, p. 5.

[17]      Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, pp 3 & 4-5; Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 5; and Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Submission 5, p. 1.

[18]      Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 5.

[19]      Mr Philip Kellow, Deputy Registrar, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 10; and NSW Law Society, Young Lawyers, Submission 3, p. 4.

[20]      Mr Matthew Minogue, Assistant Secretary, Justice Improvement Branch, Attorney‑General's Department, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 16.

[21]      Proposed subsection 37N(4)

[22]      NSW Law Society, Young Lawyers, Submission 3, p. 5.

[23]      Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 3; and Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 5.

[24]      Proposed subsections 37N(3) & (5)

[25]      NSW Law Society, Young Lawyers, Submission 3, p. 5.

[26]      Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 3.

[27]      Proposed subsections 37P(2)-(3)

[28]      Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 5.

[29]      Hospitality Group Pty Ltd v Australian Rugby Union Ltd (2001) 110 FCR 157 at para 80

[30]      Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 2.

[31]      Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 5; and Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, pp 2-3.

[32]      Mr Philip Kellow, Deputy Registrar, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 9; and Mr Warwick Soden, Registrar & CEO, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 10.

[33]      Mr Matthew Minogue, Assistant Secretary, Justice Improvement Branch, Attorney‑General's Department, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 14.

[34]      Mr Warwick Soden, Registrar & CEO, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 8.

[35]      Mr Philip Kellow, Deputy Registrar, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 9.

[36]      Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 3; and Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 6.

[37]      Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 6; and Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 5.

[38]      Mr Warwick Soden, Registrar & CEO, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, pp 8-9; and Mr Philip Kellow, Deputy Registrar, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 9.

[39]      Mr Matthew Minogue, Assistant Secretary, Justice Improvement Branch, Attorney‑General's Department, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 15.

[40]      NSW Law Society, Young Lawyers, Submission 3, p. 6.

[41]      Proposed subsections 37P(4) and 53A(1)

[42]      Australian Network of Environmental Defender's Offices, Submission 6, p. 6.

[43]      Australian Network of Environmental Defender's Offices, Submission 6, p. 6.

[44]      Proposed subsection 43(3)

[45]      NSW Law Society, Young Lawyers, Submission 3, pp 7-8.

[46]      Australian Network of Environmental Defender's Offices, Submission 6, p. 6.

[47]      Australian Network of Environmental Defender's Offices, Submission 6, pp 8-9.

[48]      Federal Court of Australia, Submission 4, p. 1; and Mr Warwick Soden, Registrar & CEO, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 7.

[49]      Proposed subsection 24(1AA)

[50]      Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 6; Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 4; and Explanatory Memorandum, p. 18.

[51]      Australian Network of Environmental Defender's Offices, Submission 6, p. 10.

[52]      Explanatory Memorandum, p. 25.

[53]      Mr Warwick Soden, Registrar & CEO, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 11.

[54]      Schedule 3 Items 3, 10 & 12

[55]      Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 6.

[56]      Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, pp 4 & 5-6; and Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 6.

[57]      Mr Matthew Minogue, Assistant Secretary, Justice Improvement Branch, Attorney‑General's Department, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 17; and Explanatory Memorandum, p. 26.

[58]      Mr Matthew Minogue, Assistant Secretary, Justice Improvement Branch, Attorney‑General's Department, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 17.

[59]      Federal Court of Australia, Submission 4, p. 1; and Mr Warwick Soden, Registrar & CEO, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 7.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS BY LIBERAL SENATORS

[1]        Mr Malcolm Blue QC, Director, LCA, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, pp 3 & 4-5; Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 5; and Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Submission 5, p. 1.

[2]        Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 5.

[3]        Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, pp. 5-6.

[4]        Hospitality Group Pty Ltd v Australian Rugby Union Ltd (2001) 110 FCR 157 at para 80

[5]        Mr Warwick Soden, Registrar & CEO, Federal Court of Australia, Committee Hansard, Melbourne, 27 August 2009, p. 11.

[6]        Law Council of Australia, Submission 2, p. 6.