McGufficke v Commissioner for Fair Trading [2022] NSWCATOD 176

McGufficke v Commissioner for Fair Trading [2022] NSWCATOD 176

The Applicant failed to provide objective evidence of special circumstances or family hardship, as required under s32(1A) of the Home Building Act 1989, to justify the issue of an owner-builder permit for dual occupancy. Therefore, the Respondent's refusal decision was correct and preferable.

Parties
Applicant: D McGufficke; Respondent: Commissioner for Fair Trading
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 March 2022
Procedural Posture
Administrative Review / Final Decision
Outcome
Decision affirmed
Legal Topics
Owner Building Permit, Special Circumstances, Dual Occupancy, Home Building Act
Administrative Law Owner Building Permit Special Circumstances Dual Occupancy Home Building Act

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Parties

D McGufficke

Applicant

Commissioner for Fair Trading

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Administrative Review / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether special circumstances exist justifying the issue of an owner-builder permit for dual occupancy under s32(1A) of the Home Building Act 1989

Ratio Decidendi

The Applicant failed to provide objective evidence of special circumstances or family hardship, as required under s32(1A) of the Home Building Act 1989, to justify the issue of an owner-builder permit for dual occupancy. Therefore, the Respondent's refusal decision was correct and preferable.

Court Disposition

Decision affirmed

Orders

  • The decision of the Respondent made on 23 November 2021, is affirmed.