In this proceeding the Applicant sought leave to appeal the Planning and Environment Court’s decision dismissing an application for an injunction under s 505 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld). The Applicant claimed that the Respondent was in breach of various conditions of the Environmental Authorities when it built…
The case concerns whether plaintiffs in a class action can provide security for costs by way of a deed of indemnity from an After the Event insurer (including issues as to maintenance and champerty), and the extent of a party’s obligation to disclose expert reports (including draft reports). Michael May…
Dialog Pty Ltd t/as Dialog Information Technology v Sklar [2019] NSWSC 15
31-1-19 / Matthew Doyle — Contract
This was an appeal from a decision in the Local Court at Sydney concerning disputed entitlement to commission under an employment contract. Matthew Doyle appeared for the successful appellant, instructed by Mills Oakley. The full judgment transcript is available here.
Platinum Investment Group Pty Ltd v Anderson [2019] 3 Qd R 305; [2018] QSC 2
24-1-19 / Borcsa Vass — Contract
This judgment, which is now reported, considered an application to transfer proceedings pending in the District Court of Queensland to the Supreme Court. It considers whether a claim for contractual interest is to be included in determining whether the amount claimed exceeds the monetary jurisdiction of the District Court. Borcsa…
22-1-19 / Scott McLeod KC — Judicial Review & Administrative
In this matter parole was suspended by a Parole Board member and confirmed by Parole Board.The Parole Board subsequently rescinded decisions confirming suspension and lifted suspension of parole and amended conditions of parole order. The suspension was lifted three days after decision and the Parole Board did not give notice of…
