Institute of Public Affairs and James Cook University [2022] QICmr 37 (28 July 2022)

Application Number

315776

Applicant

Institute of Public Affairs Limited ACN 008 627 727

Respondent

James Cook University

Decision Date

Thursday, Jul 28, 2022

Catchwords

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - RIGHT TO INFORMATION - REFUSAL OF ACCESS - EXEMPT INFORMATION - LEGAL PROFESSIONAL PRIVILEGE - communications in connection with engagement of consulting firm by legal representatives - evidence summary and analysis document created by legal representatives - whether provision to consulting firm amounts to waiver - whether information exempt on basis of legal professional privilege under schedule 3, section 7 of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) - whether access to information may be refused under section 47(3)(a) of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)

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