Statutory appeals from administrative authorities to courts
Legal Disciplinary Tribunal determined matter pursuant to s 458 of Legal Profession Act
Quick Take
1Section 484 of the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Tas) confers a right of appeal only in respect of orders made under Part 4.7 of the Act; a determination by the Legal Profession Disciplinary Tribunal under s 458 (Part 4.5 'Complaints') does not attract any right of appeal under s 484.
2An appeal filed in the absence of jurisdiction is a nullity and cannot be amended to become an application for judicial review, particularly where prior appellate decisions have confirmed the refusal to add the decision-maker as a party.
3A costs order made under s 481 of the Legal Profession Act falls within Part 4.7 and is susceptible to appeal under s 484, notwithstanding that the underlying substantive determination is not appealable.
