McGuire v Nikola McWilliam t/as McGrath Legal [2022] QCATA 064

Date: 19 May 2022
Court/Tribunal: Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Judicial Officer/Tribunal Member: Member Lumb
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) Sections: s 31
Rights Considered: Right to a Fair Hearing
Other Legislation: Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld), ss 311, 329, 331, Schedule 2; Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (Qld), ss 142, 146.
Keywords: Public Law Considerations; Fair Trial

This case concerned an appeal of a Tribunal decision that found a signatory personally liable for fees under a client agreement. The applicant complained that there was a breach of natural justice in the making of the initial decision. The Tribunal noted the right to a fair hearing in their quoted case law, however, there was no further discussion of the right.

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