Kim Investments GC Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue [2026] QSC 4
23-1-26 / Mark Robertson KC, Florence Chen — Tax
Mark Robertson KC and Florence Chen appeared for the appellant, instructed by Small Myers Hughes Lawyers. In summary, this proceeding concerned a taxpayer’s appeal against the Commissioner’s objection decision. The Court was asked to determine three separate questions: (i) whether payment of the assessed amount stated in the assessment notice…
Endresz v Queensland Racing Integrity Commission [2026] QCA 2
13-1-26 / Rob Anderson KC — Appellate, Sport
Rob Anderson KC represented the second respondent, instructed by Clayton Utz. In summary, the appellants appeal the decision to dismiss their application, in which they argued that the first respondent lacked jurisdiction to establish a third stewards’ inquiry into whether their horse was under the influence of a prohibited drug…
Pakuza t/as Yarn on Blokes v Facebook Australia Pty Ltd [2026] QCATA 1
8-1-26 / Oliver Cook — Contract
Oliver Cook represented the respondent, instructed by Gadens Lawyers. The applicant sought to appeal a decision which dismissed his claim against Facebook Australia for damages for breach of contract. The claim was dismissed because Facebook Australia did not provide the services used by the applicant. The Appeal Tribunal refused leave…
Claire Schneider (led by Mr D Roche SC) represented the second respondent, instructed by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. In summary, this was a costs hearing following a trial where the applicant unsuccessfully alleged that the respondents engaged in conduct that contravened s 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010…
