In the ACT, it is not necessary for an applicant for a stay of execution pending appeal to demonstrate special or exceptional circumstances; it is sufficient to demonstrate a reason or appropriate case to warrant the exercise of the court's discretion. The court will weigh the balance of convenience and competing rights, including arguable grounds of appeal, proximity of the appeal hearing, risk of financial hardship, and whether the respondent's position will be prejudiced by the stay.
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