‘The future of Australian super-tribunals: Constitutional constraints’ a seminar in Brisbane and online with Patrick Keane and Zelie Heger SC
The Qld Chapter and AACL we have a joint event with the AACL:
The future of Australian super-tribunals: constitutional constraints
Overview:
What is a court? What is judicial power? These questions are critically important for the design and functioning of the workhorses of the Australian justice system – the States’ super-tribunals. None of the interstate super-tribunals are courts; but thanks to Owen v Menzies [2013] 2 Qd R 327, QCAT is a court. But for how long? And what difference would it make if QCAT was not a court?
Speakers:
The Hon. Patrick Keane AC KC
Zelie Heger SC, Eleven Wentworth Chambers
Chair:
Associate Professor Rebecca Ananian-Welsh
Event detail:
This event will be in-person and online
Venue: Bond University Brisbane City, Level 26, 240 Queen Street, Brisbane City and online
Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Time: Arrival from 5.00 pm for a 5.15 pm (AEST) start. Event concludes at 6.15 pm (AEST).
Please note daylight saving time commences 4 October
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