GTB v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2024] NSWCATOD 186

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: GTB v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2024] NSWCATOD 186 Hearing dates: On the papers Date of orders: 19 November 2024 Decision date: 19 November 2024 Jurisdiction: Occupational Division Before: EA MacIntyre, Senior Member Decision: (1) The administrative decision under review is affirmed. (2) The parties having been given the opportunity to make submissions as to whether the Tribunal should dispense with a hearing, and being satisfied that the matter can be adequately determined in the absence of the parties, the Tribunal dispenses with a hearing pursuant to s 50(2) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013. (3) Pursuant to ss 64(1)(a) of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013, the publication or broadcast of the names of the Applicant or his agent is prohibited. Catchwords: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - licence under Security Industry Act 1997 (NSW) - revocation of licence - use of medicinal cannabis - offence ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - reviewable decision - correct and preferable decision - Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Cited: Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 (NSW) Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) Security Industry Act 1997 (NSW) Security Industry Regulations 2016 (NSW) Cases Cited: Alchin v Rail Corporation NSW [2012] NSWADT 142 Alexiou v Commissioner of Police [2021] NSWCATOD 8 Dewan v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2020] NSWCATOD 6 El-Ahmad v Commissioner of Police [2020] NSWCATOD 118 Jalil v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2024] NSWCATOD 132 Texts Cited: Nil Category: Principal judgment Parties: GTB (Applicant) Commissioner of Police, New South Wales (Respondent) Representation: Applicant: represented by agent