The plain meaning of s 27 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cth) is that a proceeds of crime authority may apply for a restraining order under more than one section of Division 1 of Part 2-1 of the Act; the heading to s 27 is facilitative, not restrictive. However, this was not a concluded view. Inordinate delay of over five months without acceptable excuse, combined with limited prospects of success, will warrant refusal of an extension of time to file an application for leave to appeal.
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