Howell v Macquarie University (No 2) [2007] NSWADT 227

CITATION: Howell v Macquarie University (No 2) [2007] NSWADT 227 This decision has been amended. Please see the end of the decision for a list of the amendments.

DIVISION: General Division

APPLICANT PARTIES: Sally Clare Howell RESPONDENT Macquarie University

FILE NUMBER: 063012

HEARING DATES: On the papers

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED: 20 June 2007

DATE OF DECISION: 28 September 2007

BEFORE: Montgomery S - Judicial Member

CATCHWORDS: access to documents - business affairs - access to documents - confidential material - access to documents - legal professional privilege - access to documents - personal affairs - Freedom of Information Act - access to documents - business affairs - Freedom of Information Act - access to documents - confidential material - Freedom of Information Act - access to documents - legal professional privilege - Freedom of Information Act - access to documents - personal affairs

MATTER FOR DECISION: Principal matter

Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997 LEGISLATION CITED : Freedom of Information Act 1989 Ombudsman Act 1974

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