Administrative Law Disputes

Overview

We have had numerous successes in seeking internal review of decisions as well as external review in Courts and Tribunals. We have also successfully brought numerous stay applications which prevent an adverse decision from taking effect for a period of time, usually whilst we appeal the decision under review.

We have been involved in a number of notable outcomes, including decisions by NCAT, AAT and the Federal Court of Australia.

We are also experienced in representing health practitioners in disciplinary proceedings before their Boards and in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

Health Practitioners Regulatory

Ligeti Partners represent health practitioners in regulatory matters. Our experienced team works with health practitioners who:

• Are referred to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for disciplinary hearings.
• Have complaints made about them to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Have immediate action taken against them by their Boards and require urgent assistance to appear before immediate action committees.

Our team have acted for psychologists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and chiropractors in hundreds of such matters, and presented to the Australian Psychological Society on many occasions on how psychologists can reduce risk in their practice and manage complaints.

Administrative Law Process

Our experienced team works with:

1. Childcare and Family Day Care.

In particular seeking internal review of Show Cause Notices, Compliance Notices, Notice of Refusal of Application for Provider and/or Service Approvals, Notice of Suspension and Notice of Cancellation of Approval(s).

We have extensive experience in commencing legal proceedings to challenge these decisions and have a strong track record of success.

2. NDIS, for both operators and participants.

We assist operators in challenging decisions affecting the operation of their business (including banning orders) and allegations of fraud. We also assist participants where a decision has been made affecting their funding and supports.

3. Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) regarding decisions by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) which affect the operation of an approved provider.

4. Aged Care operators to assist with and advise on their compliance with statutory obligations, and to seek review of decisions affecting the operation of their business.