Manning v Bathurst Regional Council [2018] NSWCATAD 132

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Manning v Bathurst Regional Council [2018] NSWCATAD 132 Hearing dates: On the papers Date of orders: 27 June 2018 Decision date: 27 June 2018 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: C Ludlow, Senior Member Decision: 1. The decision under review is affirmed. Catchwords: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – government information – whether disclosure could reasonably be expected to diminish the competitive commercial value of information or prejudice any person's legitimate business, commercial, professional or financial interests – whether disclosure could reasonably be expected to enhance open discussion or Government accountability. Legislation Cited: Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) Freedom of Information Act 1989 (NSW) Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) Cases Cited: Attorney-General's Department v Cockcroft (1986) 10 FCR 180 Battin v University of New England [2013] NSWADT 73 Eyes v Wyong Shire Council [2016] NSWCATAD 120 Hurst v Wagga Wagga City Council [2011] NSWADT 307 Leech v Sydney Water Corporation [2010] NSWADT 198 Manning v Bathurst Regional Council [2018] NSWCATAD 18 McKinnon v Blacktown City Council [2012] NSWADT 44 Media Research Group Pty Ltd v Department of Premier and Cabinet (GD) [2011] NSWADTAP 7 Nature Conservation Council of NSW v Department of Trade and Investment Regional Infrastructure and Services [2012] NSWADT 195 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Bhakti Manning (Applicant) Bathurst Regional Council (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Mr J R Willis (Respondent)