Campbell v Murray River Council [2021] NSWCATOD 157

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Campbell v Murray River Council [2021] NSWCATOD 157 Hearing dates: On the papers Date of orders: 5 October 2021 Decision date: 05 October 2021 Jurisdiction: Occupational Division Before: J Levine, Senior Member Decision: 1. The Tribunal dispenses with a hearing in this matter in accordance with section 50(2) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW). 2. The Respondent's application for summary dismissal of the Applicant's application is granted, on the ground that there is no jurisdiction. 3. The Applicant's application under section 440L of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) is accordingly dismissed. Catchwords: LOCAL GOVERNMENT – Disciplinary decision re councillor – Jurisdiction to review Legislation Cited: Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) Cases Cited: Cornish v Secretary, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment [2019] NSWSC 1134 Deputy Secretary, Local Government, Planning and Policy v Garrard [2021] NSWCATOD 75 Phillips v Director General, Department of Premier and Cabinet [2014] NSWCATOD 48 Texts Cited: None Category: Procedural rulings Parties: Genevieve Susan Campbell (Applicant) Murray River Council (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Bryan Rowe (Respondent)

Solicitors: Applicant (Self-represented) GRG Lawyers (Respondent) File Number(s): 2021/00213883 Publication restriction: Nil