Commissioner of Police v LZ [2008] NSWADT 300
The Tribunal found that LZ is an incapacitated person incapable of representing herself in proceedings because of mental incapacity within the meaning of s 71(7) of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997, and therefore a representative should be appointed under s 71(4).
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 06 November 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Administrative Review / Application for Appointment of Representative in Tribunal Proceedings
- Outcome
- Representative appointed for applicant
- Legal Topics
- ['appointment of Representative' 'incapacitated Persons' 'freedom of Information']
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Procedural Posture
Administrative Review / Application for Appointment of Representative in Tribunal Proceedings
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether LZ is an incapacitated person under section 71(7) of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997' 'Whether a representative should be appointed for LZ in the proceedings']
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal found that LZ is an incapacitated person incapable of representing herself in proceedings because of mental incapacity within the meaning of s 71(7) of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997, and therefore a representative should be appointed under s 71(4).
Court Disposition
Representative appointed for applicant
Orders
- ['Ms Janina Szyndler is appointed to represent LZ in these proceedings.']
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