Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland v Hitchcock [2026] QCAT 88
19-2-26 / Oliver Cook — Judicial Review & Administrative
Oliver Cook appeared for the respondent, instructed by Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers. This case concerned costs in a disciplinary matter involving a veterinary surgeon. The Tribunal considered the relevant statutory framework empowering it to make costs orders (ss 100 and 102 of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act…
17-12-25 / Oliver Cook — Judicial Review & Administrative
Oliver Cook appeared for the applicant, instructed by Bespoke Legal Group. The respondent declared the applicant’s dog to be a dangerous dog and simultaneously ordered its destruction. The applicant sought to set aside the destruction order. The Tribunal ultimately concluded it had no jurisdiction to confirm the destruction order. In any case,…
McEwan v The Commissioner of Taxation [2024] QSC 2
5-3-24 / Matthew Wilkinson, Oliver Cook — Judicial Review & Administrative
Matthew Wilkinson and Oliver Cook appeared for the Commonwealth Defendants, instructed by Australian Government Solicitor. The full judgment can be read here.
