The expedited hearing for Mr Camenzuli,who was booted from the party on Wednesday due to the preselection battle,is set down for 4pm on Friday.
Liberal Party sources insisted the hearing did not mean the Prime Minister had to wait until the court matter was resolved given that nominations for candidates do not close until 10 days after the election is called and the writs are issued.
But calling the election while the status of NSW candidates remains in doubt would potentially be a risky move and could stay the Prime Minister’s hand.
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The NSW Court of Appeal dismissed Mr Camenzuli’s application to overturn the federal intervention on Tuesday,ruling it was an internal political party dispute that was not capable of being arbitrated by the court. He is appealing to have that order set aside.
Barrister Guy Reynolds,acting for Mr Morrison,said the application to appeal was opposed,calling it an abuse of process and alleging Mr Camenzuli did not have legal standing as he was no longer a member of the party.
If special leave is granted on Friday,the High Court will hear the appeal but if leave is not granted it will be the end of the line for Mr Camenzuli.