| NuCoal Resources Ltd v Independent Commission Against Corruption (NSWSC) - judicial review - recommendation in relation to revocation of exploration licence - Commission did not breach duty to “fully investigate” - summons dismissed |
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NuCoal Resources Ltd v Independent Commission Against Corruption [2015] NSWSC 1400
Supreme Court of New South Wales
Rothman J
Judicial review - plaintiff sought judicial review of Independent Commission against Corruption’s recommendation in relation to revocation of exploration licence - plaintiff alleged recommendation performed in breach of conditions necessary for performance - plaintiff’s critical challenge related to Commission’s duty to “fully investigate” - s73(2) Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 (NSW) - Mining Amendment (ICAC Operations Jasper and Acacia) Act 2014 (NSW) - held: no breach of duty to investigate - Commission did not act otherwise than in accordance with law - findings if made were not made otherwise than in accordance with law - summons dismissed.
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