An application to disqualify Jackson J from further hearing proceedings, made by Clive Palmer and various of his companies and others, brought in proceedings concerned with Queensland Nickel’s liquidation.
Mr Palmer alleged actual and apprehended bias, while the other applicants alleged apprehended bias alone.
Although Justice Jackson found that there was no basis for the allegation of actual bias, his Honour found it prudent for him to recuse himself from hearing the 12-week trial of the proceeding, set down to commence on 29 April 2019.
Paul McQuade QC, Matthew Hickey and Matthew Doyle (with Tom Sullivan QC and Nicholas Derrington of Counsel) appeared for the plaintiffs, the respondents to the application, instructed by King & Wood Mallesons and HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
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