Director, Professional Services Review v Yoong (No 2) [2025] FCAFC 106
15-8-25 / Stewart Webster KC, Sarah Spottiswood — Appellate, Human Rights & Discrimination, Judicial Review & Administrative
Stewart Webster KC represented the respondent, instructed by MinterEllison. Sarah Spottiswood appeared for the Appellant, instructed by Australian Government Solicitor. The interlocutory application was initiated by the respondent who sought an order to retroactively stay part of the Full Court’s orders that were made in the initial judgement. The respondent…
Emily O'Brien (led by J R Jones, with G F Perry) appeared for the appellant (pro bono), instructed by Gilshenan & Lutton Legal Practice (pro bono). This case was an appeal of the appellant’s conviction for murder. There were three grounds of appeal. The first was that the trial judge…
KGLNG E&P Pty Ltd v Santos Toga Pty Ltd [2025] QCA 114
24-6-25 / Stewart Webster KC — Appellate, Contract, Resources & Energy
Stewart Webster KC, represented the respondents, instructed by Allens. This case was an appeal of a decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland. The first instance proceedings commenced after a Texan arbitral award determined that the respondents were liable to pay Tri-Star Petroleum Company additional royalty payments, and the respondents…
10-6-25 / Rob Anderson KC, Rachel De Luchi — Appellate, Media & Defamation
Rob Anderson KC with Rachel De Luchi appeared for the appellant, instructed by Clutch Legal Pty Ltd. This case concerned an appeal from the District Court of Queensland whereby the appellant commenced defamation proceedings against the respondents under s 10A of the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld). The issue on appeal…
