The Queensland Nickel Management appeal : a case study of the appeals process

Abstract

In March 1989 Dallhold Nickel Management, later to be known as Queensland Nickel Management (QNM), applied to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA or the Authority) for a permit to offioad nickel ore in the Marine Park. The proposal was considered by the Authority and it was decided in June 1990 that a permit should not be issued. A reconsideration of the proposal was requested by the Applicant and the decision was reaffirmed by the three member Authority. As a result of this reconsideration, the proponent appealed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT or the Tribunal) for the decision to be reviewed.