› whether a final costs order is interlocutory in nature such that an appeal from a costs order requires leave to appeal under s 24(1A) of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth)
› held: a final costs order is final in nature taking its character in a chameleon like nature from the final orders disposing of the substantive issues
Practice and Procedure
› application for an extension of time within which to appeal order as to costs
› reasonable explanation for the delay
› whether the respondent’s conduct contributed to the bringing of the claim
› whether the primary judge automatically ordered that costs should follow the event
› where any appeal would have insufficient prospects of success
› application dismissed
Case Details
Citation[2023] FCA 1467
CourtFCA
JurisdictionCommonwealth
Decision Date24 November 2023
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