21-11-23 / Scott McLeod KC, Matthew Wilkinson — Judicial Review & Administrative, Human Rights & Discrimination
The plaintiff was a former police officer who sued the State of Queensland and other police officers for damages for and alleged reprisal. He alleged that the police officers had taken reprisal action against him because he complained of alleged "official misconduct" committed by another police officer. The plaintiff claimed…
17-11-23 / Matthew Wilkinson — Judicial Review & Administrative, Professional Discipline & Regulatory
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, staying the Independent Assessor’s application to the Councillor Conduct Tribunal as an abuse of process. Matthew Wilkinson (led by Stephen Keim SC) appeared for the Independent Assessor, instructed by the Office of the Independent Assessor. The judgment is published here.
17-11-23 / Rachel De Luchi — Judicial Review & Administrative, Professional Discipline & Regulatory
Rachel De Luchi acted for the applicant, instructed by Clayton Utz. The full judgment can be found here.
26-10-23 / Rob Anderson KC — Judicial Review & Administrative
Rob Anderson KC (with J Goldie) appeared for the second to ninth respondents, instructed by Thomson Geer. The judgment is published here.
20-10-23 / Scott McLeod KC, Michael Trim — Judicial Review & Administrative
The applicant applied to review a vegetation protection order the respondent made for a tree under section 8 of Brisbane City Council’s Natural Assets Local Law 2003. The applicant applied for judicial review on two grounds. First, on the basis that the making of the decision was an improper exercise…
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