University of New South Wales v McGuirk (GD) [2006] NSWADTAP 38

Set aside by Appeal : Set aside by Appeal on 25 July 2007: McGuirk v University of New South Wales [2007] NSWSC 806

Appeal Panel - Internal

CITATION: University of New South Wales v McGuirk (GD) [2006] NSWADTAP 38

APPELLANT PARTIES: University of New South Wales RESPONDENT Gerard Michael McGuirk

FILE NUMBER: 069002

HEARING DATES: 31/03/2006

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED: 03/31/2006

DATE OF DECISION: 08/22/2006

BEFORE: Hennessy N - Magistrate (Deputy President); Wilson R - Judicial Member; Blake C - Non Judicial Member

CATCHWORDS: adequacy of reasons - burden of proving the law - leave to extend to the merits - waiver of privilege

MATTER FOR DECISION: Principal matter

FILE NUMBER UNDER APPEAL: 053100

DATE OF DECISION UNDER APPEAL: 12/08/2005

Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997 LEGISLATION CITED : Evidence Act 1995 Freedom of Information Act 1989 University of New South Wales Act 1989

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