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Rifahi v Secretary, Department of Social Services – Extension of Time Refused, Judicial Review Dismissed

The Federal Court of Australia dismissed Joe Rifahi's application for judicial review of a Social Security Appeals Tribunal decision from approximately 14 years prior, concerning a $54,673.51 debt arising from disability support pension payments made while he was absent from Australia. The Court refused an extension of time to bring the proceedings, finding the proposed grounds of review lacked merit and that granting the extension would be futile. The applicant was also ordered to pay the first respondent's costs.