Jarvis v Queanbeyan City Council

The Supreme Court of New South Wales considered an appeal by Councillor Jarvis against a decision of the Queanbeyan City Council. The dispute concerned the Council's resolution to expel Councillor Jarvis from Council meetings.

The central legal issue before the Court was whether the Council had acted within its powers when it resolved to expel Councillor Jarvis from its meetings, and whether the appeal against this expulsion had any utility.

The Court found that the Council's actions were authorised by its Code of Conduct and relevant legislative provisions. It determined that the expulsion was a valid exercise of the Council's power to regulate its own proceedings and maintain order. Consequently, the Court concluded that the appeal lacked utility, as the expulsion had already taken effect and the Council had acted within its statutory and procedural authority.

The appeal was dismissed, and each party was ordered to bear its own costs.