BKZ v The Children’s Guardian [2014] NSWCATAD 230

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: BKZ v The Children's Guardian [2014] NSWCATAD 230 Hearing dates: 3 December 2014 Decision date: 03 December 2014 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: Hon G Mullane ADCJ, Principal Member Decision: 1. The tribunal refuses to extend the time for filing of the review application filed out of time on 7 August 2014; and

2. The review application is dismissed.

3. The applicant has leave to make an oral application for an extension of time to file and serve an application under section 28 of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012; and

4. The time for filing the application under section 28 is extended to 4pm on 10 December 2014. Catchwords: Application for extension of time to file Application for a Review of Decision – No prospect of success of Review application – extension of time refused. Application for extension of time to file Application for Enabling Order – Reasons for delay – Prospects of success – Granted Legislation Cited: Child Protection (Working with Children) Act, 2012 Crimes Act, 1900 Interpretation Act, 1987 Cases Cited: Gallo –v- Dawson [1990] HCA 30 Category: Principal judgment Parties: BKZ (Applicant) The Children's Guardian (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: P Lawson ( Applicant)

Solicitors: Crown Solicitors Office (Respondent) File Number(s): 1410422 Publication restriction: Section 64 (1) Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 – restriction on publication of information that will identify the applicant, any victims, witnesses, or evidence given and received in the Tribunal or in relation to the proceedings which is likely to identify those persons..