An applicant for judicial review who delays several years beyond the 28-day time limit under s 26 of the Judicial Review Act 1991 (Qld) must provide an adequate explanation for the delay; the absence of such an explanation is a sufficient and persuasive factor to refuse an extension of time. Section 6 of the JRA, which deems the making of a report or recommendation to be a 'decision', applies only where an enactment specifically makes provision for the making of that report — internal government investigation reports authorised as part of official duties, without a specific statutory provision, do not qualify.
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