N39 and James Cook University [2026] QICmr 111 (25 June 2026)

Application Number
318713
Applicant
N39
Respondent
James Cook University
Decision Date
Thursday, Jun 25, 2026
Catchwords

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - RIGHT TO INFORMATION – information about applicant’s employment - personal information of other individuals – complaints - management function - contrary to public interest - sections 47(3)(b) and 49 of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - RIGHT TO INFORMATION - whether an agency has conducted all reasonable searches - whether access may be refused on the basis further documents are nonexistent - sections 47(3)(e) and 52(1)(a) of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)

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