Sillay v State of Queensland (Queensland Corrective Services) [2024] ICQ 16
26-8-24 / Margaret Doyle — Employment & Industrial, Appellate
The case involved an appeal by Sillay against a decision made by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. The Industrial Court of Queensland reviewed the lawfulness and appropriateness of the decision, considering evidence related to corrective services management. After examining the legal and factual basis of the decision, the court dismissed…
23-8-24 / Mei Barnes — Professional Negligence, Appellate
An appeal to the High Court of Australia concerning the duty of care owed in respect of pure economic loss. The appellant group members had purchased sorghum seed from the respondent distributor. The seed contained trace amounts of a shattering off-type plant. The group members commenced representative proceedings in the…
Capital 22 Pty Ltd v Chief Executive, Department of Transport and Main Roads; Capital 22 Pty Ltd v Sunshine Coast Regional Council & Anor [2024] QPEC 35
16-8-24 / Rob Anderson KC — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Planning & Environment
An application for redevelopment approval for land in the Principal Centre zone at Maroochydore. The proposed development required vehicle access via both a State-controlled and local road. The appellant's proposed grounds of appeal concerned challenging the refusal to grant access to the State-controlled road (Transport Infrastructure Act 1994) and objecting…
Stewart Webster appeared for the respondent, instructed by MinterEllison. The case involved an appeal made by Praljak against orders made by the Supreme Court. The Court struck out Praljak’s amended statement of claim against the respondent, Bond University Limited. The court found the appeal was without merit and an abuse of…
