FX v The Public Guardian [2015] NSWCATAP 215

FX v The Public Guardian [2015] NSWCATAP 215

The Appeal Panel found the appellant had not raised any question of law, nor demonstrated any grounds justifying leave to appeal; there was no procedural unfairness or error, and the grounds relied on were misconceived. The appeal was dismissed and leave to appeal refused.

Parties
Appellant: FX; First Respondent: XO; Second Respondent: Public Guardian
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 October 2015
Procedural Posture
Internal Appeal / Appeal Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Review of Guardianship Orders, Leave to Appeal, Procedural Fairness
Guardianship Administrative Law Review of Guardianship Orders Leave to Appeal Procedural Fairness

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Parties

FX

Appellant

XO

First Respondent

Public Guardian

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Internal Appeal / Appeal Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether leave to appeal should be granted from a decision confirming guardianship orders
  2. 2 Whether procedural fairness was denied to the appellant
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal erred in finding the Public Guardian should continue as guardian

Ratio Decidendi

The Appeal Panel found the appellant had not raised any question of law, nor demonstrated any grounds justifying leave to appeal; there was no procedural unfairness or error, and the grounds relied on were misconceived. The appeal was dismissed and leave to appeal refused.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal refused
  • Appeal dismissed