Just sent the following email - will see if I get a response.
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Attention :
[email protected]
Dear Sir/Madam
On the 29th of May 2017, Kidman Resources and Marindi Resources are scheduled for trial regarding matter 2964/2016.
I am a shareholder in one of those companies and it is my opinion that the decision of
the court will impact upon the share prices of these publicly listed companies but otherwise I have no particular interest in the matter before the court.
I understand that as a member of the public, I may generally attend an open court.
My question concerns policy (and/or practice) regarding obtaining Auscript transcripts.
As a member of the public may I, if I am willing to pay the fees, obtain Auscript
transcripts of proceedings?
The reason I ask is, from the standpoint of public policy there appear to be some possible tensions; on the one hand, in my opinion, it would seem desirable that, so long as courts are open, those interested but not physically able to attend, should still be able to understand what transpires through examination of a transcript, on the other hand it would seem that both those who can attend the open court and those that can afford the expense of obtaining a transcript are at an informational advantage potentially to any other market participants, shareholders and potential shareholders of the relevant companies who cannot.
Hence my question above. I wonder if in each case (where there are two public companies in contest) if it depends on the discretion of the judge?
Regards,
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