Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has set aside the decision to enter the Ashgrove Methodist Church Complex in the Queensland Heritage Register.
The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed an application to strike out a second amended statement of claim, finding that the proceedings are not hypothetical or an abuse of process or vexatious.
The case of Palm Cove Nominees Pty Ltd v Cairns Regional Council & Anor [2023] QSC 289 concerned an originating application to the Supreme Court of Queensland (Supreme Court) by a developer, Palm Cove Nominees Pty Ltd.
While many historic child abuse cases are in relation to adults associated with an organisation, an increasing area of claims against institutions involves allegations of child on child sexual and physical abuse.
Can a foster care agency or local authority be found vicariously liable for tortious acts of a foster carer? Recent case law from the United Kingdom provides insight.
Privilege is often something taken as a right, but understanding what it means, its importance and the circumstances under which it can be lost or waived in confidential communication is crucial.
