NK v Director-General, Department of Justice and Attorney-General [2021] QCAT 270

Date: 30 July 2021
Court/Tribunal: Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Judicial Officer/Tribunal Member: Member Hughes
Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) Sections: s 13, 26.
Rights Considered: N/A
Other Legislation: Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 (Qld), s 53; Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2009 (Qld), s 66; Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (Qld), s 6, s 15, s 156, s 221, s 226, s 360, Schedule 1, Schedule 2, Schedule 4, Schedule 5
Keywords: Education, Training and Employment; Blue Card

This case concerned a review of a decision to issue the applicant with a negative notice for a Blue Card on the basis that he had a history of being violent. The decision to deny a Blue Card was ultimately upheld, the best interests of children taking priority over the applicant’s interests, which the tribunal stated was consistent with human rights considerations in the circumstances. There was no significant human rights discussion.

Visit the judgment: NK v Director-General, Department of Justice and Attorney-General [2021] QCAT 270