Bianca Kabel appeared on behalf of the respondents, instructed by Clayton Utz. In summary, the applicant sought an adjournment of a case management hearing and “targeted discovery orders” shortly before the scheduled hearing, citing health issues, family responsibilities, and pending investigations. The Court refused the adjournment, holding that the interests…
29-10-25 / Mark Eade — Judicial Review & Administrative
Mark Eade appeared for the respondent, instructed by Hall & Wilcox. In summary, the applicant sought a statutory order of review in respect of a decision made by the respondent to reject an application for compensation under the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) (rejection decision). The Court dismissed…
Danielle Davison appeared for the respondent, instructed by Holding Redlich. The proceeding involved an application for administrative review of a decision made by the QBCC to issue a direction to rectify to a builder in respect of renovation works undertaken at a residential property in Seven Hills. Following the hearing,…
24-9-25 / Rob Anderson KC — Judicial Review & Administrative
Rob Anderson KC appeared for the respondent, instructed the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission. This case concerned an application for review concerning a decision Stewards of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission that the appellant's previous breach of the Greyhound Racing Rules (GRR) 86(af) amounted to a breach of Rules 159(1) and…
Lucinda Brabazon (led by Scott McLeod KC) appeared for the respondent, instructed by Resources Safety and Health Queensland. In summary, this was an appeal against the cancellation of competency certificates held by the appellant under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999. This proceeding concerned whether the Industrial Magistrate,…
