BQU v Children’s Guardian [2015] NSWCATAD 121

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: BQU v Children's Guardian [2015] NSWCATAD 121 Hearing dates: 2 April 2015 Decision date: 16 June 2015 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: A Britton, Principal Member Decision: The decision under review is affirmed Catchwords: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – review of decision of Children's Guardian – whether the applicant poses a risk to the safety of children – assessment of risk Legislation Cited: Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 (NSW) Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 (NSW) Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW) Child Protection (Working With Children) Regulation 2013 (NSW) Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW) Cases Cited: BKE v Office of Children's Guardian & Anor [2015] NSWSC 523 BLU v Children's Guardian [2015] NSWCATAD 41 Commission for Children and Young People v V [2002] NSWSC 949 M v M [1988] HCA 68; (1988) 166 CLR 69 Category: Principal judgment Parties: BQU (Applicant) Children's Guardian (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: H Packer (Applicant) G Mahony (Respondent)

Solicitors: BQU (Applicant in person) Crown Solicitor (Respondent) File Number(s): 1510021 Publication restriction: The publication or disclosure of the name of, and any information that will, or is likely to, identify the applicant or the victims: s 64 of the Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW)