The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal against an Associate Judge's refusal to order further and better particulars of grounds in a judicial review application under the Judicial Review Act 2000 (Tas). The Court held that the power to order particulars under r 777C of the Supreme Court Rules 2000 is limited to matters referred to in r 777B, though the inherent jurisdiction remains available in a proper case. On the facts, the particulars sought were unnecessary for a fair hearing given the comprehensive originating application, ordered discovery, affidavit evidence, and the sequential exchange of written contentions prior to hearing.
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