LER

In this matter, LS, the appointed administrator for the financial matters of LER, an adult with impaired capacity, sought to review the initial appointment of her role. This request was ultimately resolved through a conference, as detailed in the court's decision. The primary legal issue before the court was whether the Public Trustee of Queensland should reimburse LS for the costs she incurred in pursuing the review, from the estate of LER.

The court considered the principles governing costs in such proceedings, recognising that typically, parties bear their own costs in Tribunal proceedings. LS argued that her review application was brought in the interests of protecting LER, and because she received a financial benefit from the resolved outcome, there were grounds for reimbursement. However, the court held that there were no grounds on which the reimbursement of costs could be justified, as the primary purpose of the review was not solely for the benefit of LER, but also for LS's own interests.

Upon evaluating the arguments and the nature of the review process, the court concluded that the application by LS for a direction that the Public Trustee reimburse her costs from the estate of LER should be refused. This decision underscores the importance of the intent behind such review applications and the financial implications for the estate.