YJM v Public Guardian [2024] NSWCATAP 216

YJM v Public Guardian [2024] NSWCATAP 216

There was no error of law or procedural unfairness warranting leave to appeal, nor was there a demonstrated bias or material denial of natural justice. Leave to appeal is refused and the appeal on questions of law is dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: YJM; First Respondent: Public Guardian; Second Respondent: YJN; Third Respondent: YJO; Fourth Respondent: YKI
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
31 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Internal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Appeal on Questions of Law
Outcome
Leave to appeal refused; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Bias, Procedural Fairness, Guardianship Order Review, Internal Appeals
Guardianship Civil Procedure Bias Procedural Fairness Guardianship Order Review Internal Appeals

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Parties

YJM

Appellant

Public Guardian

First Respondent

YJN

Second Respondent

YJO

Third Respondent

YKI

Fourth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Internal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Appeal on Questions of Law

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Tribunal denied procedural fairness to the appellant
  2. 2 Whether there was actual or apprehended bias on the part of the Tribunal
  3. 3 Whether refusal to admit evidence or allow participation infringed natural justice

Ratio Decidendi

There was no error of law or procedural unfairness warranting leave to appeal, nor was there a demonstrated bias or material denial of natural justice. Leave to appeal is refused and the appeal on questions of law is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal refused; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal is refused.
  • The appeal in respect of questions of law is dismissed.