Pigott v Commissioner of Police, New South Wales Police [2014] NSWCATAD 114

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Pigott v Commissioner of Police, New South Wales Police [2014] NSWCATAD 114 Hearing dates: 19 May 2014 Decision date: 19 May 2014 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: S Higgins, Principal Member Decision: (1) Pursuant to s 65(1) of the Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997, the decision of the respondent in regard to Information Report No 51262958 and 12285040 is remitted for reconsideration by the respondent. (2) On or before 25 August 2014 [as varied in these reasons for decision] the respondent to file and serve its decision on reconsideration together with detailed reasons for decision. (3) On or before 3 September 2014 [as varied in these reasons for decision] the applicant to file and serve any material in reply. (4) Matter set down for further directions on 11 September 2014 at 9.30 am [as varied in these reasons for decision]. Catchwords: Administrative review - access to government information - external review of respondent's decision to refuse access

Administrative review - procedure - remittal of decision for reconsideration by the respondent agency Legislation Cited: Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 Freedom of Information Act 1989 (repealed) Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 Cases Cited: Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force v Camilleri (GD) [2012] NSWADTAP 19 Category: Interlocutory applications Parties: Victor Herbert Pigott (Applicant) Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force (Respondent) Representation: V Pigott (Applicant in person) Sparke Helmore Lawyers (Respondent) File Number(s): 1410035