Gowdie Management Group Pty Ltd v Iris-PW No. 1 2017 Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 297
14-11-25 / Oliver Cook — Building & Construction, Contract
Oliver Cook (led by G J Handran KC) appeared for the applicant, instructed by McBride Legal. This case concerned a written construction contract in relation to a mixed-use development in Western Australia. The Court considered whether the Superintendent was contractually prohibited from revisiting certain items which had previously been certified…
Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland v Hitchcock [2025] QCAT 200
19-5-25 / Oliver Cook — Professional Discipline & Regulatory
Oliver Cook represented the respondent, instructed by Colin Biggers & Paisley. The central issue concerned whether the respondent acted negligently in his practice as a veterinarian, particularly in his alleged failure to maintain proper records. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed the disciplinary proceedings against the respondent.
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.
