Denny v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2019] NSWCATAD 18

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Denny v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2019] NSWCATAD 18 Hearing dates: 28 May 2018, 23 July 2018, 16 August 2018, 28 August 2018, 10 September 2018, 17 September 2018, 24 September 2018. Date of orders: 14 January 2019 Decision date: 14 January 2019 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: S Montgomery, Senior Member Decision: In matter No. 201800161488

(1) The decision to impound the animals and articles was lawful and is affirmed. (2) The decision to impose fees or charges for release of the impounded animals and articles is to be varied so as to not include: (a) charges imposed in relation to the care for the horses such as drenching, manes clipping and trimming of hooves; or (b) charges imposed in relation to the veterinary care for the horses. (3) The decision to impose fees and charges is otherwise affirmed.

In matter No. 201800161629

(1) The decision to impound the animals and articles was lawful and is affirmed. (2) The decision to impose fees or charges for release of the impounded animals and articles is to be varied so as to not include: (a) charges imposed in relation to the impounding of the stockyards; (b) charges imposed in relation to the care for the horses such as drenching, manes clipping and trimming of hooves; or (c) charges imposed in relation to the veterinary care for the horses. (3) The decision to impose fees and charges is otherwise affirmed. (4) The stockyards are to be released to Mr Targett, free of all impounding fees.