Hopson v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2017] NSWCATAD 379

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Hopson v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2017] NSWCATAD 379 Hearing dates: 16 October 2017 Date of orders: 22 December 2017 Decision date: 22 December 2017 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: J McAteer Senior Member Decision: (1) The decision of the respondent is set aside other than the decision not to release the name of the Chairperson. (2) In respect of the decision under clause 1 (g) of the Table to section 14 – concerning the identity of the Chairperson, the decision is affirmed. Catchwords: GIPA Act – Whether information could reasonably be expected to have effect – Balance between public interest considerations against disclosure – General public interest in favour of disclosure of information – Open and transparent decision making – Identity of decision makers Legislation Cited: Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 Police Regulation 2008 (Repealed) Police Regulation 2015 Cases Cited: Public Service Association & Professional Officers Association, Amalgamated Union (NSW) v Premier's Department [2002] NSWADT 227 Re B and Brisbane North Regional Health Authority (1994) 1 QAR 279 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Derek Hopson – Applicant Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force - Respondent Representation: Applicant: In Person Respondent: Sparke Helmore Lawyers File Number(s): 2017/00156414