Genamson Holdings Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council (No 2) [2025] QLAC 4
18-9-25 / Rob Anderson KC — Appellate, Land Law & Property
Rob Anderson KC (with WDJ Macintosh) appeared on behalf of the appellant, instructed by HWL Ebsworth. In summary, this proceeding concerned the appellant’s entitlement to costs following a successful appeal on a preliminary issue under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld). The Court previously found that the appellant was…
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,…
Commissioner of State Revenue v Montessori Children’s Foundation [2025] QCA 153
22-8-25 / Michael May — Appellate, Tax
Michael May represented the respondent, instructed by Donovan Winkler Lawyers. This case concerned an appeal of a decision of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s to approve the trustee’s application for registration of a charitable institution. The respondent, acting in its capacity as the trustee of a charitable trust, applied…
Genamson Holdings Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council [2025] QLAC 2
19-8-25 / Rob Anderson KC — Appellate, Land Law & Property
Rob Anderson KC (leading WDJ Macintosh) appeared for the appellant, instructed by HWL Ebsworth. The primary legal issues considered were whether compensation under s 16(1A) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld) (‘ALA’) is limited to legal valuation, or other professional costs reasonably incurred in connection with the consideration…
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…
