Dwyer v Department of Services, Technology and Administration and Kmart Australia Limited NSWADT 312 [2010] NSWADT 312

Dwyer v Department of Services, Technology and Administration and Kmart Australia Limited NSWADT 312 [2010] NSWADT 312

The circumstances cited, including the Jazz Convention and anticipated visitor needs, were found special but not exceptional, and even if they were exceptional, granting the exemption was not in the public interest; thus, the exemption should be refused.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 December 2010
Procedural Posture
Administrative Review / Hearing and Determination
Outcome
Application for exemption refused; previous decision set aside
Legal Topics
['shop Trading Hours' 'exemptions From Trading Restrictions' 'standing of Applicants' 'public Interest']

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Procedural Posture

Administrative Review / Hearing and Determination

  1. 1 ['Whether exceptional circumstances exist under section 10 of the Retail Trading Act 2008 to grant an exemption for Boxing Day trading to Kmart Orange store' 'Whether granting such exemption is in the public interest' 'Applicability of amended legislation for standing to seek review']

Ratio Decidendi

The circumstances cited, including the Jazz Convention and anticipated visitor needs, were found special but not exceptional, and even if they were exceptional, granting the exemption was not in the public interest; thus, the exemption should be refused.

Court Disposition

Application for exemption refused; previous decision set aside

Orders

  • ['The decision is set aside' 'The decision is made that the application is refused']