Quantcast
Channel: Judgments RSS
Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 18178

Westlake v Attorney-General [2017] FCA 1058

$
0
0
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - decision by delegate to refuse parole - whether delegate improperly exercised power under s 19AL(1) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) - claimed breach of s 5(1)(e) of Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth) - whether improper exercise of power by impermissible delegation of responsibility for decision - whether improper exercise of power by failure to take into account certain matters - completion of sex offender treatment program - suitable post-release accommodation - held: no impermissible delegation - held: no obligation on decision-maker to take into account material conflicting with recommendations ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - decision by delegate to refuse parole - claimed breach of s 5(1)(a) of Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth) - opportunity to address suitable post-release accommodation - whether delegate breached rules of natural justice - whether applicant was denied procedural fairness - held: applicant was given opportunity to address issue of suitable post-release accommodation - held: no denial of natural justice

Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 18178

Trending Articles