Catchwords:

MIGRATION – application for extension of time to appeal from a decision of the Federal Court – where appeal relies on grounds not argued before the primary judge – whether leave is granted to raise new grounds of appeal – where the proposed grounds are not reasonably arguable – where it would not be expedient in the interests of justice to grant leave to argue the new grounds – where the delay in meeting appeal time limit is short – where the explanation for the delay is not adequate – where applicant would suffer serious personal consequences if extension not granted – where respondent was denied the opportunity to meet the assertions with evidence before the primary judge – application to extend time to appeal dismissed