PPA v Director-General, Department of Justice and Attorney-General [2022] QCAT 166

Date: 19 April 2022
Tribunal: Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Tribunal Member: Member Goodman
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) Sections: ss 13, 25, 26, 31, 34, 38
Rights Considered: Property rights; Right to protection of families and children; Right to a fair hearing; Right not to be tried or punished more than once
Other Legislation: Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (Qld) ss 19, 20, 66; Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (Qld) s 6, 221, 226, 360, sch 2.
Keywords: Blue card

This case concerned an application for a review of the respondent’s decision to issue a negative blue card notice to the applicant. In ordering that the respondent’s decision be set aside, the Tribunal noted, but did not consider in detail, the applicant’s right to a fair hearing (section 31), right to privacy and reputation (section 25) and right not to be tried or punished more than once (section 34). The Tribunal also noted the right of children to the protection needed because of being a child (section 26(2)).

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