12-9-25 / Mark Eade — Human Rights & Discrimination
Mark Eade appeared for the second respondent, instructed by Crown Solicitor. The case dealt with an originating application seeking the principal relief of a declaration of incompatibility with human rights for ss 100 and 101 of the Domestic Violence and Family Protection Act 2012 (Qld) pursuant to s 53 of…
11-9-25 / Matthew Wilkinson — Human Rights & Discrimination
Mathew Wilkinson (with Scott McLeod KC) appeared for the defendants, instructed by the Crown Solicitor. The main issue in this judgment was how much damages should be awarded for the malicious prosecution of the plaintiff regarding a charge of being an accessory after the fact to an armed robbery of…
Rolleston Coal Holdings Pty Ltd v Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation [2025] QLC 22
5-9-25 / Damian Clothier KC — Human Rights & Discrimination, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
Damian Clothier KC (with JJ Underwood) appeared for the applicant, instructed by Allens. The primary issues considered were whether the application to amend Environmental Authority EPML 00370013 for the Spring Creek North Continuation Project (SCNCP) should be approved under s 191 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld), having regard…
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…
