Catchwords:

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application by Respondents for adjournment of trial – where virtual trial proposed in circumstances of COVID-19 pandemic – where Chinese law submitted by Respondents to prevent witnesses in China from giving evidence by video link – whether Applicant should be permitted to contradict evidence of witnesses in China without cross-examination – where Sydney-based witness diagnosed with COVID-19 – consideration of procedural risk and potential prejudice – application by Respondents for adjournment of trial – where virtual trial proposed in circumstances of COVID-19 pandemic – where Chinese law submitted by Respondents to prevent witnesses in China from giving evidence by video link – whether Applicant should be permitted to contradict evidence of witnesses in China without cross-examination – where Sydney-based witness diagnosed with COVID-19 – consideration of procedural risk and potential prejudice