The Queensland Court of Appeal adjourned the hearing of a murder conviction appeal for the third time, imposing strict timetabling orders for the filing of affidavit evidence regarding the appellant's alleged physical incapacity. The Court noted that because the appellant's complaint concerned his trial counsel's failure to pursue a point known at trial, the case would not proceed as a fresh evidence application but rather as a claim of miscarriage of justice based on inadequate legal representation, carrying a substantial burden. The Court warned that non-compliance with the timetable could result in the matter being relisted for disposal.
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