Commissioner of State Revenue v Montessori Children’s Foundation [2025] QCA 153
22-8-25 / Michael May — Appellate, Tax
Michael May represented the respondent, instructed by Donovan Winkler Lawyers. This case concerned an appeal of a decision of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s to approve the trustee’s application for registration of a charitable institution. The respondent, acting in its capacity as the trustee of a charitable trust, applied…
Genamson Holdings Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council [2025] QLAC 2
19-8-25 / Rob Anderson KC — Appellate, Land Law & Property
Rob Anderson KC (leading WDJ Macintosh) appeared for the appellant, instructed by HWL Ebsworth. The primary legal issues considered were whether compensation under s 16(1A) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld) (‘ALA’) is limited to legal valuation, or other professional costs reasonably incurred in connection with the consideration…
Director, Professional Services Review v Yoong (No 2) [2025] FCAFC 106
15-8-25 / Stewart Webster KC, Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, Human Rights & Discrimination, Judicial Review & Administrative
Stewart Webster KC represented the respondent, instructed by MinterEllison. Sarah Spottiswood appeared for the Appellant, instructed by Australian Government Solicitor. The interlocutory application was initiated by the respondent who sought an order to retroactively stay part of the Full Court’s orders that were made in the initial judgement. The respondent…
Emily O'Brien (led by J R Jones, with G F Perry) appeared for the appellant (pro bono), instructed by Gilshenan & Lutton Legal Practice (pro bono). This case was an appeal of the appellant’s conviction for murder. There were three grounds of appeal. The first was that the trial judge…
KGLNG E&P Pty Ltd v Santos Toga Pty Ltd [2025] QCA 114
24-6-25 / Stewart Webster KC — Appellate, Contract, Resources & Energy
Stewart Webster KC, represented the respondents, instructed by Allens. This case was an appeal of a decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland. The first instance proceedings commenced after a Texan arbitral award determined that the respondents were liable to pay Tri-Star Petroleum Company additional royalty payments, and the respondents…
