The Health Ombudsman commenced disciplinary proceedings against a doctor who had admitted to unlawfully misappropriating and self-administering Schedule 8 controlled drugs over a six month period, where, at the time of the conduct, the practitioner had an impairment. The practitioner admitted to professional misconduct. The issue for determination was whether the…
Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited v Queensland Sugar Limited [2019] QSC 116
10-5-19 / David Chesterman — Contract
The plaintiff entered into an agreement to supply sugar to the defendant under which the defendant was responsible for marketing and selling that sugar and the plaintiff was paid a price accordingly. The plaintiff brought an action for pure economic loss against the defendant for breach of contract and negligence…
Fairmont Group Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council [2019] QCA 81
10-5-19 / Shane Doyle QC — Planning & Environment
A Court of Appeal challenge to the refusal to approve vegetation clearing. Shane Doyle QC (with H Stephanos) appeared on behalf of the applicant, instructed by Cooper Grace Ward. The judgment can be reviewed here.
Built Qld Pty Limited v Pro-Invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity (ST) Pty Limited as Trustee for the Pro-Invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity (BRF Springhill) Trust [2019] QSC 108
9-5-19 / Stewart Webster — Contract, Building & Construction, Insurance
In this matter the applicant was the contractor and the respondent the principal in a design and construct contract for a hotel. The applicant arranged for a performance bond to be issued as part of the requirements of the contract. The respondent alleged that the applicant failed to rectify construction…
3-5-19 / Scott McLeod QC — Judicial Review & Administrative
The plaintiff, a former police officer, brought proceedings against three other police officers and the State of Queensland, claiming damages for the statutory tort of reprisal under s 42 of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 (Qld). The alleged reprisal was said to have occurred because of a letter the…
