Administrative
Administrative judgments from Australian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Medical Practitioner Found Guilty of Misconduct in NSW Tribunal
NCAT Cancels Nurse's Registration Over Unprofessional Conduct
The Tribunal cancelled a nurse's registration due to unsatisfactory professional conduct and ordered a six-month non-review period, finding the nurse incompetent to practice.
Court Rejects Late Costs Application in Judicial Review
Related Matters Removed to Court of Appeal to Streamline NCAT Challenges
In this case, the court decided to move related legal matters to the Court of Appeal to handle challenges to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal more efficiently. This ensures that all related issues are resolved together, avoiding delays and unnecessary costs.
Application for Costs Refused in Appeal
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal dismissed an application for costs in an appeal. The applicant did not provide enough evidence to show special circumstances that would justify the award of costs.
Tribunal Grants Leave for Take-Away Food Complaint, Denies Escorted Day Leave
Tribunal Erred in Considering Matters Outside Original Complaint in Lawyer Discipline Case
The NSW Court of Appeal found that the Tribunal made a mistake by considering issues unrelated to the original complaint in a case involving a lawyer's disciplinary action. The Court set aside the Tribunal's decision and sent the case back for a fresh look.
Appeal Dismissed: Agreement Not Authorised by Local Government Act
The NSW Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal regarding an agreement for land rates between a mining company and a local council. The court ruled that the agreement was not authorised by the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) because it restricted the council's ability to set future rates according to the law.
NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Affirms Denial of Regional Relocation Grant
Security Licence Application Refused Due to Conduct Concerns
Supreme Court Upholds Practising Certificates for Legal Practitioners Despite Financial Misconduct
Claimant's Request for Judge Disqualification Denied
Claimant Loses 75% Penalty Tax Case in NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Judicial Review of Medical Assessment in Motor Accidents Case
The NSW Supreme Court ruled that the Motor Accidents Authority of NSW made errors in assessing the plaintiff's injuries and ordered the matter to be reviewed again.