H46 and Barcaldine Regional Council; K87 (Third Party) [2022] QICmr 45 (13 October 2022)
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - RIGHT TO INFORMATION - DISCLOSURE DECISION - SCOPE OF APPLICATION - documents related to engagement of applicant by council - applicant contended scope should be interpreted to exclude some documents - construction of scope of access application under section 24 of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - RIGHT TO INFORMATION - DISCLOSURE DECISION - CONTRARY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST - documents related to engagement of applicant by council - whether disclosure would prejudice business affairs - whether disclosure would ensure effective oversight of expenditure of public funds - whether disclosure would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest under sections 47(3)(b) and 49 of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)
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