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Administrative & Judicial Review

Decisions made by government departments, statutory authorities and regulatory bodies can have profound impacts on your livelihood, business operations and professional standing. When these decisions are adverse, such as the refusal, cancellation or suspension of a licence, the imposition of onerous conditions or disciplinary sanctions, you have legal rights to challenge them. Brindabella Legal specialises in administrative law, challenging or defending government and regulatory body decisions including licensing refusals, cancellations, enforcement actions and disciplinary findings through merits review, judicial review and appeals across all jurisdictions in Australia.

Pathways Merits review, judicial review and appeals
Matters Licensing, enforcement and discipline
Reach Australia-wide representation

Who We Help

We represent individuals, businesses, and professionals affected by decisions including:

  • Licensing refusals, cancellations, suspensions, or conditions imposed under transport safety regulations (aviation, heavy vehicle, marine, rail)
  • Licensing or accreditation decisions by health regulators, including AHPRA registration decisions
  • Enforcement actions or compliance notices issued by work health and safety regulators, environmental protection authorities, and industry-specific regulators
  • Disciplinary findings or sanctions imposed by professional boards, tribunals, or regulatory bodies
  • Immigration and visa decisions
  • Freedom of information (FOI) and privacy determinations

How We Can Help

We provide comprehensive advice on your review and appeal options, including:

01

Merits Review

Representation in the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) and state and territory tribunals, where the tribunal reconsiders the facts and law to determine the correct and preferable decision.

02

Judicial Review

Applications in the Federal Court, Federal Circuit and Family Court, and state Supreme Courts, challenging whether the decision-maker acted lawfully, considered relevant matters, followed proper procedure, and provided adequate reasons.

03

Statutory Appeals

Representation in courts where legislation provides a specific right of appeal against administrative decisions.

Our experience includes successful challenges to licensing decisions, disciplinary sanctions, and enforcement actions. We ensure procedural fairness, hold decision-makers accountable, and fight for just outcomes.

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