Alphabetical index
A
abbreviations, vi
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, 79
Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islanders’ human rights, 79
Abraham, Justice Wendy Jane, 180
access to judgments, 56
access to the Court, 30–6
Accountable Authority, 188 see also Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar
accounting standards changes, 13
Administrative and Constitutional Law and Human Rights NPA, 16
decisions of interest, 145–6
workload statistics, 138
Administrative Appeals Tribunal, 16
Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977, 16
administrative tribunal decisions concerning the Courts’ operations for purposes of the PGPA Act, 40
Admiralty Act 1988, 8, 16
admiralty and maritime law matters, 16–17
decisions of interest, 146–7
workload statistics, 139
Admiralty Rules 1988, 8, 18
advertising and market research, 42
Allsop, Chief Justice James Leslie Bain, 123
professional activities, 159–61
see also Chief Justice
annual performance statement, 189–98
annual report corrections, previous reports, 47
appeals
jurisdiction, 17, 22–4
reserved judgments, 21
timeliness of delivering judgments, 13, 23, 135
workload and statistics, 23–4, 132
approved forms, 18
archives and image gallery, 57
artworks audit, 57
Asia–Pacific region, 37–8, 59
asset management, 49–50, 57 see also audits
assisted dispute resolution, 28–9
Attorney-General’s Department, 31, 67
audio-visual resources, 57
Audit Committee, 42, 43–7
Auditor-General access clauses, 48
audits
artworks audit, 57
independent auditor’s report, 42, 82–3
internal audit arrangements, 42
of rehabilitation management system, 54
AusTender, 48
AustLII, 56
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, 38
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Pacific National Pty Limited [2020] FCAFC 77, 149–50
Australian Competition Tribunal, 142–3
access to judgments, 56
appointments, 142
decisions of interest, 143
information management, 56, 57
registry services, 64
website, 55
Australian Federal Police, 47
Australian Human Rights Commission, 79
Australian National Audit Office, 42
independent auditor’s report, 42, 82–3
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, 17, 18
Australian workplace agreements, 54
B
Bankruptcy Act 1966, 8, 17, 18
bankruptcy matters, 17
COVID-19 government economic relief measures, 12
workload statistics, 12, 135–6
Banks-Smith, Justice Katrina Frances
professional activities, 175–6
the Bar, working with, 35
Bellamy’s Australia Limited v Basil [2019] FCAFC 147, 147
Bianco Walling Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union [2020] FCAFC 50, 152
Bromberg, Justice Mordecai
professional activities, 166
Burke, Paul, 26, 74
Burley, Justice Stephen Carey George
professional activities, 172
Burton v Commissioner of Taxation [2019] FCAFC 141, 158
bushfire-affected litigants, support for, 30
C
cartel conduct, 17
case management, 11–12, 16–17, 19, 20, 25
Chhabra v McPherson as Trustee for the McPherson Practice Trust [2019] FCAFC 228, 154
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar, 124
remuneration, 200
role, 8, 40
year in review, 10–14
Chief Information Governance Officer, 57
Chief Justice
Acting Chief Justice arrangements, 7
responsibilities, 40
Chief Operating Officers, 53
Client Service Charter, National Native Title tribunal, 79
codes of conduct, 79
Collier, Justice Berna Joan
professional activities, 163
Colvin, Justice Craig Grierson
professional activities, 176
Comcare, 54
Commercial and Corporations NPA, 17
decisions of interest, 147–52
workload statistics, 139
Commissioner of Patents v Rokt Pte Ltd [2020] FCAFC 86, 155
committees, 40
common law contracts, 54
Commonwealth Courts Corporate Services, 13–14, 40–52
advertising and market research, 42
asset management, 49–50, 57
corporate governance, 42–7
environmental management, 50–2
finance law compliance, 42
financial management, 41-2
human resources management, 53–4
information technology, 54–6
library and information services, 58–9
objectives, 41
outcome and program statement, 3, 190–2
overview, 40–1
performance statement, 196–7
purchasing, 48–8
purpose, 41, 196
recordkeeping and information management, 56–8
resources for outcome, 3
security arrangements, 47
staffing see staff
work of, 41–2
Commonwealth Courts Registry Services, 59–68
additional services, 64
enquiries management review, 67
enquiry centre see National Enquiry Centre
financial management, 63
initiatives, 66
key functions of registries, 60
locations, 62
management structure, 59–61
new service model, 68
objectives, 59
outcome and program statement, 190–2, 197–8
overseas delegations, 65
overview, 59
performance against targets, 63
performance criteria, 62
performance statement, 197–8
public education and engagement, 64–5
purpose, 59, 197
resources for outcome, 3
service delivery principles, 60
training, 67
workload, 12, 63–4
Commonwealth Law Court buildings, 49
Commonwealth Ombudsman, 40
Commonwealth Procurement Rules, 48
community relations, 34–5, 64–5
companies
COVID-19 government economic relief measures, 12
see also corporation matters
companies and commercial jurisdiction, 17
Competition and Consumer Act 2010, 17
complaints, 35–6, 64, 79
compliance report, 42
Concise Statement Method, 19
Constitution, 1, 16, 17
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Australian Building and Construction Commissioner [2019] FCAFC 201, 153
consultancy services, 48
Consumer Action Law Centre, 64
consumer law, workload statistics, 137
contact officer, inside front cover
contracts, 48, 57 see also purchasing
copyright agreement, 57–8
Copyright Tribunal, 143–4
access to judgments, 56
cases of interest, 143–4
information management, 56, 57
registry services, 64
website, 55
Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth), 12 see also COVID-19 pandemic
corporate governance
Corporate Services, 42–7
Federal Court of Australia, 40
National Native Title Tribunal, 78
corporate insolvency
COVID-19 government economic relief measures, 12
Corporate Plan purpose see purpose
corporate services see also Commonwealth Courts Corporate Services
corporation matters
fee exemptions, 34
jurisdiction, 17
workload statistics, 136
Corporations Act 2001, 8, 17
correction of errors in previous annual reports, 47
The Country Care Group Pty Ltd v Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions [2020] FCAFC 30, 153–4
court locations, 203–205
courtroom video conferencing, 54–5
Courts Administration Legislation Amendment Act 2016, 13, 53
Courts Records Authority, 57
COVID-19 pandemic
Courts’ response to, 10–11, 13–14, 19, 29, 30, 53, 54–5, 56, 59, 66
government economic measures, 13
impact of, 12, 30, 37, 65, 72
NNTT response to, 71–2
criminal proceedings, 17, 18 see also Federal Crime and Related Proceedings NPA
Cross-Border Insolvency Act 2008, 18
cultural acknowledgment, 60, 70, 72–3
D
data centres, 55 see also information technology
Davies, Justice Jennifer
professional activities, 168
decisions of interest, 145–58
Defence Force Discipline Appeals Tribunal, 144
access to judgments, 56
information management, 56, 57
registry services, 64
website, 55
definitions (terminology), vii–xi
Deputy District Registrars, 8
Deputy Principal Registrar, 57, 124
Deputy Sheriffs, 8
Derrington, Justice R M
professional activities, 173
Derrington, Justice S C
professional activities, 174–5
detention see immigration detention
determinations (map), 77
digital court file, 11–12, 13, 14, 52, 58, 67 see also case management
Digital Court Program, 11, 67
digital hearings, 10–11
digital litigation support, 11
digital resources storage, 57
digital transformation, 10, 13, 52, 58, 67
digitisation initiatives, 58
Director, Public Information, 34
Directors of Court Services, 59–60, 67
disability reporting, 53
dispute resolution, assisted see assisted dispute resolution
District Registrars, 8 see also Registrars
District Registries, 8 see also registries
divorce applications, 52
docket case management process see case management
document access (FOI), 34 see also publishing
document and records management, 56–8
document processing, timeliness in registries, 63
Dowsett, Justice John, 26
presentations by, 80
Drury on behalf of the Nanda People v State of Western Australia [2020] FCAFC 69, 27
E
ecologically sustainable development implications in legislation administered, 52 see also environmental performance
education programs
community, 64–5
for judicial officers, 36
legal, 36
see also staff: training
eLodgment system, 30 see also digital court file
employees see staff
Employment and Industrial Relations NPA
decisions of interest, 152–3
workload statistics, 139
energy use, 50, 51
enquiries, 63–4
enterprise agreements, 54
entity resource statement, 122
environmental performance, 50–2
errors in previous annual reports, correction of, 47
ethical standards, 79
Executive Director, Court and Tribunal Services, 59
exempt contracts, 48
expenses for outcomes, 2–3
external scrutiny, 40
National Native Title Tribunal, 79
F
Fair Work Act 2009, 17
fair work matters, 17, 139
Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009, 17
Family Court of Australia
corporate services see Commonwealth Courts Corporate Services
digital court files, 13, 14, 52, 58, 67
Digital Court Program, 11–12
financial management see financial management
Lighthouse family violence project, 56
outcome and program statement, 2, 190–2
performance statement, 194–5
registry locations, 204–205
family law
enquiries, 64
workload, 63
Federal Circuit Court of Australia
appeals from, 1, 17, 22–4
corporate services for see Commonwealth Courts Corporate Services
digital court files, 67
Digital Court Program, 11–12
outcome and program statement, 3, 190–2
performance statement, 195–6
registry locations, 203–205
workload, 12, 19–21
Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999, 8
Federal Court (Bankruptcy) Rules 2016, 8, 18
Federal Court (Corporations) Rules 2000, 8, 18
Federal Court (Criminal Proceedings) Rules 2016, 8, 18
Federal Court of Australia
committees, 40
corporate services see Commonwealth Courts Corporate Services
establishment, 1
functions and powers, 1
judges see judges
jurisdiction, 1, 16–19
locations, 203–204
objectives, 1
organisational structure, 123
outcome and program structure, 2–3, 190–2
overview of, 1–8
performance statement, 193 see also performance
purpose, 1
registries see registries
workload see workload
year in review, 10–14
Federal Court of Australia Act 1976, i, 1, 8, 18, 25, 40
Federal Court Rules 2011, 8, 18
Federal Crime and Related Proceedings NPA, 17
decisions of interest, 153–4
workload statistics, 141
federal law, general see general federal law
fees and fee regulation, 18, 33–4
proceedings exempt from fees, 33–4
files see case management; online files for high profile matters
filings see workload
finance law compliance, 42
financial accounts, 41–2
financial counselling for self-represented litigants in bankruptcy proceedings, 33
financial management, 13, 41, 63
additional funding, 13
entity resource statement, 122
National Native Title Tribunal, 78
financial statements, 13, 82–121
audit report, 42, 82–3
Fortescue Metals Group v Warrie on behalf of the Yindjibarndi People [2019] FCAFC 177, 156–7
Foster, Justice Lindsay Graeme
professional activities, 165
fraud prevention and control, 42
freedom of information, 34–5, 48, 79
Freedom of Information Act 1982, 34, 48, 79
Fulton on behalf of the Mambali Amaling-Gan v Northern Territory of Australia (the Minyerri and Banka Banka Matters) [2019] FCA 2156, 28
functions and powers
Australian Competition Tribunal, 142
Copyright Tribunal, 143
Defence Force Discipline Appeals Tribunal, 144
Federal Court of Australia, 1
National Native Title Tribunal, 73–4
funding see financial management
G
general federal law
enquiries, 64
workload, 12, 63
Gill v Ethicon Sàrl (No 5) [2019] FCA 1905, 150–1
Gleeson, Justice Jacqueline Sarah
professional activities, 170
glossary, vii–xi
governance
Corporate Services, 40–2
Federal Court of Australia, 40
National Native Title Tribunal, 78
grant programs, 42
Griffiths, Justice John Edward
professional activities, 167
guides, 19
H
Health and Safety Committee, 54 see also work health and safety
hearings
for detainees, 30
digital hearings, 10–11
online hearings, 11, 13, 30
High Court of Australia, 22
High Court of the Solomon Islands, 37
human resources management, 53–4 see also staff
human rights see Administrative and Constitutional Law and Human Rights NPA
I
image gallery, 57
immigration detention
hearings for detainees, 30
incidents (accidents and injury), 54
Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs), 78
area and location, 77–8
assistance and registration, 76, 77
notified, 76–7
number of, 75
Register, 75, 76
individual flexibility arrangements, 54
industrial law jurisdiction, 17, 139
Information Governance Committee, 57
information management, 56–8
Information Publication Scheme, 34
information technology, 10–11, 13–14, 30, 51, 54–6, 72
insolvency, personal see bankruptcy matters
intellectual property jurisdiction, 16
Intellectual Property NPA
decisions of interest, 154–6
workload statistics, 140
internal audit arrangements, 42
international collaboration, 37–38
interpreters, 33
intranet, 57
iPad initiative, 11
J
Jackson, Justice Darren John, 179
JADE, 56
Jadwan Pty Ltd v Rae & Partners (A Firm) [2020] FCAFC 62, 157–8
judges, 4–7
appointments, 7–8
committees, 40
delegation of powers, 8, 40
meetings, 40
retirements, 7
see also Chief Justice
judgments
access to, 56
decisions of interest, 145–58
number of, 13, 20
publishing, 56
reserved, 13, 20–1
timeliness of, 13, 20, 23, 135
Judicial and Registry Services Team Leaders, 60
‘Judicial Dashboard’, 11
judicial decisions concerning the Courts’ operations for purposes of the PGPA Act (external scrutiny), 40
judicial education, 36
Judicial Primers, 38
Judiciary Act 1903, 1, 16
jurisdiction of the Federal Court, 1, 16–19
changes to, 17–18
Justice Connect, 31, 64
JusticeNet SA, 31
K
Katzmann, Justice Anna Judith
professional activities, 166
Kenny, Justice Susan Coralie
Acting Chief Justice, 7
professional activities, 162
key management personnel, 199–200
key performance indicators see performance
King v Northern Territory [2007] FCA 1498, 28
Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC v Bega Cheese Limited [2020] FCAFC 65, 151–2
L
Lagos, Sia
review of year, 10–14 see also Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar
Law Council of Australia Federal Court Liaison Committee, 31
LawRight, 31, 64
Le v Scott as trustee of the property of Chanh Tam Le, a Bankrupt [2020] FCAFC 12, 150
leadership forums, 67
leases, accounting treatment of, 13
Legal Aid Western Australia, 31
legal community events, 35
legal education programs, 36
legal system, Court contribution to, 36–8
legislation
changes affecting the Court’s jurisdiction, 17
legislative framework for Court jurisdiction, 1, 8
letter of transmittal, i
library and information services, 58–9
Lighthouse family violence project, 56
‘List Assist’ tool, 11
litigants, support for, 30–4
bushfire-affected, 30
self-represented, 30, 31–2
unrepresented, 30
live chat, 56, 65, 66
lodgment process, 30
Logan, Justice John Alexander
professional activities, 164
M
McKerracher, Justice Neil Walter
professional activities, 164
Makasa v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2020] FCAFC 22, 145–6
management structure, Registry Services, 59–61
Manager National Enquiry Centre, 60
Managers of Court Services, 60
maritime law matters see admiralty and maritime law matters
marketing services, 42
Markovic, Justice Brigitte Sandra
professional activities, 171
Marshals, 8, 17, 47
matters dealt with (workload) see workload
media inquiries, 34
mediation, 28–9
native title matters, 25, 29, 72
referrals by NPA and registry, 29
training in, 72
Members, National Native Title Tribunal, 70, 71
memoranda of understanding
with ACCC, 38
with Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea, 37
Middleton, Justice John Eric
professional activities, 163
Migration Act 1958, 17
migration jurisdiction, 17
appeals, 23–4
workload, 141
Modernisation Fund, 13
Mortimer, Justice Debra Sue
professional activities, 168
Moshinsky, Justice Mark Kranz
professional activities, 171
Murphy, Justice Bernard Michael
professional activities, 167
N
National Archives of Australia, 57, 58
National Court Framework, 12, 20 see also National Practice Areas
National Enquiry Centre, 65–6
channels of communication, 65
enquiries management review, 67
management, 60
responsibilities, 65–6
workload and performance, 63–4, 65, 66
national guides, 19
National Judicial College of Australia, 36
National Native Title Register, 75
National Native Title Tribunal, 16
accountability to clients, 79
COVID-19 response, 71–2
cultural acknowledgment, 70, 72–3
establishment, 70
ethical standards, 79
external factors, 73
financial review, 78
functions, 73–4
future acts, 73–4
governance, 78
ILUAs see Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs)
information management, 56, 57
inquiries, 74
management of, 78–9
maps, 77–8
Members, 70, 71, 79
office locations, 70
overview, 70–1
President, 70, 71
President’s presentations, 80
register searches, 77, 79
registers kept, 75
Registrar, 70, 71, 75–8
Registrar’s remuneration, 200
stakeholder engagement, 72
statutory office-holders, 70
website, 55
work in 2019–20, 73–8
year in review, 71–3
see also Native Title Act 1993; native title matters
National Practice Areas, 12
mediation referrals, 29
practice and procedure reforms, 30–1
workload statistics, 138–41
National Practice Committee, 30–1, 40
Native Title Act 1993, 8, 16, 24, 25, 27, 34, 70, 71, 79, 156–7
advertising of applications, 42, 72
proposed amendments, 73
see also National Native Title Tribunal
native title matters, 80
compensation claims, 24
decisions of interest, 156–7
mediation, 25, 29, 72
notification of native title applications, 42, 72
stakeholder engagement, 25
workload and trends, 21, 22, 24–8
see also National Native Title Tribunal
Native Title Registrar, 70, 71, 75–8
Neptune Hospitality Pty Ltd v Ozmen Entertainment Pty Ltd [2020] FCAFC 47, 146–7
New South Wales, native title matters, 26–7, 74, 75, 76
non-salary benefits, 54
Norfolk Island see Supreme Court of Norfolk Island
Northern Territory, native title matters, 28, 74, 75, 76
Nyamal Palyku Proceeding [2020] FCA 428, 27
Nyamal Palyku Proceeding (No 2) [2020] FCA 788, 27
O
objectives
Corporate Services, 41
Federal Court of Australia, 1
Registry Services, 59
O’Bryan, Justice Michael Hugh
professional activities, 178–9
O’Callaghan, Justice David John
professional activities, 172
Officers of the Court, 8 see also registrars
Ombudsman, 40
online files for high profile matters, 34, 56
online hearings, 11
online services see digital court file; information technology; websites
operating result, 13, 41–2
Operations and Finance Committee, 40
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 38
organisational structure
Federal Court of Australia, 123
Registry Services, 59–61
Other Federal Jurisdiction NPA
decisions of interest, 157–8
workload statistics, 141
outcomes and programs, 190–2
Outcome 1 see Federal Court of Australia
Outcome 2 see Family Court of Australia
Outcome 3 see Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Outcome 4, Program 4.1 see Commonwealth Courts Corporate Services
Outcome 4, Program 4.2 see Commonwealth Courts Registry Services
performance statements, 193–8
see also performance
overseas delegations, 38, 65
overview
Corporate Services, 40–1
Federal Court of Australia, 1–8
National Native Title Tribunal, 70–1
Registry Services, 59
P
Pacific Judicial Strengthening Initiative, 37–8
paper usage, 51, 52
Papua New Guinea
library collection and services, 59
National and Supreme Courts, 37
Parliamentary committees, 40, 73
pay see remuneration and benefits
performance
annual performance statement, 189–98
Commonwealth Courts Corporate Services, 196–7
Commonwealth Courts Registry Services, 62, 63, 197–8
environmental management, 50–2
Family Court of Australia, 194–5
Federal Circuit Court of Australia, 195–6
Federal Court of Australia, 16, 193
financial management, 41–2
National Enquiry Centre, 66
National Native Title Tribunal, 73–8
timeliness, 13, 20, 23, 63, 134–5
performance pay, 54, 188
Perram, Justice Nye
professional activities, 165
Perry, Justice Melissa Anne
professional activities, 169–70
personal insolvency see bankruptcy matters
personnel see staff
police services, 47
Portfolio Budget Statements, 190–2
practice areas see National Practice Areas
practice notes, 18–19
President, National Native Title Tribunal, 54, 70, 71, 80, 200
Principal Registrar, Federal Court see Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar
pro bono schemes, 30
procurement see purchasing
professional activities (judges’ activities), 159–80
see also international collaboration
programs see outcomes and programs
property projects, 14, 49–50, 52
pseudonyms, 30
public education, 34–5, 64–5
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, i, 40, 42, 48, 53
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014, i
public interest issues, 17
Public Service Act 1999, 8, 40, 53
s24 determinations, 54
publishing, 56
of judgments, 56
notification of native title applications, 42, 72
see also websites
purchasing, 48–9
library system consortium purchasing, 59
purpose
Corporate Services, 41, 196
Family Court of Australia, 194
Federal Circuit Court of Australia, 195
Federal Court of Australia, 1, 193
and outcomes, 192 see also performance
Registry Services, 59, 197
Q
Queensland, native title matters, 25–6, 74, 75, 76
R
Rares, Justice Steven David
Acting Chief Justice, 7
professional activities, 162
Reconciliation Action Plan, 72
recordkeeping, 56–8
Records Policy Committee, 57
recycling, 50, 52
regional collaborations, 37–8 see also international collaboration
Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements, 16, 75, 76
Register of Native Title Claims, 75–6
registrars, 12, 124–8
district registrars, 8
judicial registrars, 124–7
national registrars, 128
Native Title Registrar, 70, 71, 75–8
role, 8
of tribunals, 142, 143, 144
registries, 19, 40
additional services, 64
administration, 53
buildings and accommodation, 49–50, 52, 55
counter enquiries, 63–4 see also National Enquiry Centre
key functions, 60
local consultation, 64
locations, 62, 203–205
management structure, 59–61
mediation referrals, 29
new service model, 68
workload, 12, 63–4
see also Commonwealth Courts Registry Services
rehabilitation management system, 54
remote access technology, 10–11, 30, 55, 72
remuneration and benefits, 54, 188
key management personnel, 200
non-salary benefits, 54
performance pay and bonuses, 54, 188
senior executives, 54, 188, 201
statutory office-holders, 54, 200
Remuneration Tribunal, 54, 85, 117
reserved judgments, 13, 20–1
risk management, 42
rules, 8, 18 see also Admiralty Rules 1988; Federal Court (Bankruptcy) Rules 2016; Federal Court (Corporations) Rules 2000; Federal Court (Criminal Proceedings) Rules 2016; Federal Court Rules 2011
S
safety see work health and safety
salaries see remuneration and benefits
Secretary, Department of Education and Training v Simpson Networks Pty Ltd t/as Melbourne School Holiday Club [2019] FCAFC 239, 145
security, 14, 47, 50
self-represented litigants, 30, 31–2
seminars and workshops, 35, 38
Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee, 73
Senior Executive Service employees, remuneration, 54, 188, 201
Shafston Avenue Construction Pty Ltd v McCann [2020] FCAFC 85, 147–8
Sheriffs, 8, 47
small business participation in procurement, 48
Solomon Islands, 37
South Australia, native title matters, 26, 75
staff
average staffing level, 2, 3
employment arrangements, 8, 53, 54, 187
health, safety and wellbeing, 14
health and wellbeing, 53, 54
human resources management, 53–4
numbers and profile, 8, 53, 181–8
remuneration and benefits, 54, 188
training, 14, 53, 67, 72
staff consultation, 53
stakeholder engagement, 35, 64–5
native title matters, 25
statistical reports see court performance
statutes under which the Court exercises jurisdiction, or affecting the Court’s jurisdiction, 1, 8, 16–17
statutory functions, 8
statutory office-holders, 70, 199
remuneration, 200
Steward, Justice Simon Harry Peter
professional activities, 175
Stewart, Justice Angus Morkel, 176–8
study assistance program, 53
Supreme Court of Norfolk Island, 1, 17
Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea, 37
Supreme Courts of the states and territories, 16
T
taxation matters, 16
decisions of interest, 158
workload statistics, 140
terminology (definitions), vii–xi
Thomas, Justice David Graham
professional activities, 173
timeliness, 13, 20, 23, 63, 134–5
Tommy on behalf of the Yinhawangka Gobawarrah v State of Western Australia (No 2) [2019] FCA1551, 27
Torres Strait Islanders’ human rights, 79
Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic), 28
training and development see education programs; judicial education; staff: training
travel and transport, 41, 50, 51, 52
Tribunals Records Authority, 57
Trident Seafoods Corporation v Trident Foods Pty Ltd [2019] FCAFC 100, 155–6
U
unrepresented litigants, 30
user groups, 34–5
V
Vanuatu, book shipment to, 59
Victoria, native title matters, 28, 75, 76
video conferencing, 10, 13, 29, 30, 52, 54–5, 72, 196
visitors to the Court and registries, 38, 65
volunteers, 53
W
waste management, 52
websites, 55–6
addresses, 55
native title information, 79
usage, 55
Western Australia, native title matters, 25, 27–8, 74, 75, 76
WiFi, 55
Wigney, Justice Michael Andrew
professional activities, 169
work experience students, 34
work health and safety, 53, 54
working digitally see digital transformation
working groups and committees see committees
workload, 12–13, 19–21
appellate jurisdiction, 23–4, 130, 132, 133
disposition of matters other than native title, 20
statistics, 129–41
see also case management
workload in original jurisdiction, 12
age of pending workload, 21–2
current matters, 21, 130–2, 134
incoming work, 21, 130
matters completed, 21, 133
matters transferred to and from the Court, 21
native title matters, 73–8
workplace agreements see enterprise agreements
workplace relations matters see industrial law jurisdiction
Y
Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC v State of Western Australia [2020] FCAFC 64, 73
Yates, Justice David Markey
professional activities, 165
year in review
Federal Court of Australia, 10–14
National Native Title Tribunal, 71–3
Z
Zoetis Australia Pty Ltd v Abbott [2019] FCAFC 153, 148–9
Visit
https://www.transparency.gov.au/annual-reports/federal-court-australia/reporting-year/2019-20-53