23-9-22 / Damian Clothier KC, Sean Russell — Judicial Review & Administrative
An appeal against the refusal by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal to renew a solicitor’s practising certificate for not being a fit and proper person. The appellant designed a ‘diamond model’ which misrepresented a consumer credit loan service as a business where customers purchased and sold diamonds. The intention…
1-11-19 / Damian Clothier KC, Nicholas Andreatidis KC — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative
Following the delivery of reasons, the Court of Appeal directed submissions be made by the parties as to the appropriate form of orders. The Court accepted that the appropriate orders to be made were those urged on behalf of New Acland. In effect, the Court of Appeal determined that in…
20-9-19 / Damian Clothier KC, Nicholas Andreatidis KC — Judicial Review & Administrative, Resources & Energy
The Queensland Court of Appeal was concerned with two issues. First, there was a question about the Land Court’s jurisdiction. The second issue was whether or not the Land Court’s recommendation decision was affected by apprehended bias. New Acland was successful in the appeal on both grounds. The Court of…
30-10-18 / Damian Clothier KC, Michael May, Michael Trim — Judicial Review & Administrative, Competition & Consumer
Aurizon Network operates the rail network that transports coal from various mines in Central Queensland to a number of ports on the east coast. Access to the network is regulated by an access undertaking, approved by the Queensland Competition Authority. In December 2017, the Authority issued a draft decision in…
2-5-18 / Damian Clothier KC — Judicial Review & Administrative, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
Scope of the Land Court of Queensland's jurisdiction and function in a hearing of a mining lease application. Damian Clothier QC (with D Gore QC and B Job QC) appeared for the applicant, instructed by Clayton Utz. For related press coverage of the matter, please click here.
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