Queensland College of Teachers v MJS

The Queensland College of Teachers brought an application against MJS, a registered teacher, for the continuation of a suspension of MJS's registration. MJS was charged with a serious offence and his registration was suspended pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings against him. The College sought to continue the suspension of MJS's registration pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings. The legal issues before the court were whether the case was exceptional and whether the suspension should continue. The court found that the case was not exceptional, as the charges against MJS were serious and the potential harm to students if he were to continue teaching was significant. The court also found that the suspension should continue, as it was in the best interests of the students and the community. The court further ordered that any information that may enable MJS to be identified should not be published. The application was therefore successful and the suspension of MJS's registration was continued.