26-6-18 / Scott McLeod KC — Appellate, Contract, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Judicial Review & Administrative, Professional Discipline & Regulatory
This decision was to confirm the charges and penalties of the Queensland Racing stewards made on: Twelve charges under section 178E(1) of the Australian Rules of Racing as to administering any medication to a horse on race day, prior to such horse running in a race Charges brought under section 175(a)…
23-4-18 / Scott McLeod KC — Appellate, Employment & Industrial, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests
This matter addressed the issue of worker's compensation following the death of an individual. The court considered whether the individual's death was a result of employment being the major significant contributing factor to the aggravation of the personal injury or whether the the individual's major depressive disorder was the major…
22-12-17 / Scott McLeod KC — Employment & Industrial, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests
This matter concerned where a male officer had a personal relationship with a female officer under his command and where the male officer had substantiated allegations against him of having sexually harassed the female officer, another female officer and other women. The court was considering whether the substantiated incidents amounted to…
25-9-17 / Scott McLeod KC — Appellate, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests, Judicial Review & Administrative, Professional Discipline & Regulatory
This matter arose from where a greyhound trainer was disqualified for using prohibited substances and where the Local Rules of Racing (Greyhound Racing) were amended between the time of the original offence and the appeal. Another issue considered was whether the industry practice for issuing certificates of analysis for prohibited substances…
5-9-17 / Scott McLeod KC — Employment & Industrial, Inquiries & Coronial Inquests
This matter concerned a Constable of Police who applied for a review of the finding of misconduct made against him by the Deputy Commissioner. The allegations of misconduct included: Failure to diligently fulfil official duties due to a personal interest involving an individual Providing false and misleading information on a…
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