Totterman v Richmond Valley Council [2024] NSWCATAD 368

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Totterman v Richmond Valley Council [2024] NSWCATAD 368 Hearing dates: Determined on the papers Date of orders: 9 December 2024 Decision date: 09 December 2024 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: Emeritus Prof R Graycar, Senior Member Decision: The application by Ayr Investments Pty Ltd to be joined as second respondent to these proceedings is granted. Catchwords: Joinder – right to appear and be heard – party to proceedings – proper and necessary party - appeal rights – costs – the guiding principle Legislation Cited: Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 (NSW) Cases Cited: Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force v Fine [2014] NSWCA 327 Marrickville Council v Botany Council [2015] NSWCATAD 144 Rice Marketing Board for the State of New South Wales v Forbidden Foods Pty Limited; Forbidden Foods Pty Limited v Rice Marketing Board for the State of New South Wales Keevers v Sarraf Property Group Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 1017 Shi v Migration Agents Registration Authority [2008] HCA 31 (2008) 235 CLR 286 Texts Cited: None cited Category: Procedural rulings Parties: Stephen Totterman (Applicant) Richmond Valley Council (Respondent)

Ayr Investments Pty Ltd (Applicant for joinder to proceedings) Representation: Solicitors: Stringybark Legal (Appellant) Paul Weekes (Agent) (Ayr Investments Pty Ltd) File Number(s): 2024/00360972 Publication restriction: Nil