An application seeking non-party disclosure is dismissed because the Court was not satisfied that there exists an obligation to keep the documents sought.
An appeal against the refusal of a development application for a development permit for a material change of use to facilitate a camping ground is allowed because matters relating to flood risk, amenity, land use, and need are held not to be reasons for refusal.
An application for leave to appeal against the refusal of a development application to facilitate a new luxury, five-star, resort in one of Australia's premier tourist destinations is dismissed.
An appeal against convictions for failing to obtain a consent to carry out a regulated activity and failing to comply with an oral direction contrary to the provisions of a Local Law has been dismissed.
The decision in Willmot v State of Queensland [2023] QCA 102 was overturned by the High Court of Australia.
On 13 November 2024, The High Court of Australia handed down a landmark judgment in Bird v DP (a pseudonym) [2024] HCA 41.