Ronald Trevor Gallaty v The Queen

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Ronald Trevor Gallaty sought special leave to appeal against his conviction and sentence for dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death. The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Queensland dismissed his appeal against conviction for one count of the offence contrary to section 328A(4) of the Criminal Code (Qld). The applicant sought special leave to appeal to the High Court of Australia, arguing that the decision of the Court of Appeal contained errors of law.

The High Court was required to determine whether the applicant's proposed appeal had sufficient prospects of success to warrant a grant of special leave. The Court considered the grounds of appeal, the arguments presented by the applicant, and the reasoning of the Court of Appeal. The Court also considered the relevant legal principles and authorities.

The High Court held that the applicant's proposed appeal had insufficient prospects of success to warrant a grant of special leave. The Court found that the Court of Appeal had correctly applied the law and that the applicant's arguments did not raise any significant questions of law of general public importance. The Court also noted that the applicant's conviction and sentence were consistent with those imposed in similar cases.

Accordingly, the High Court dismissed the application for special leave to appeal. The Registrar was directed to draw up, sign and seal an order dismissing the application. This decision is final and binding on the parties.

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P.A. Keane	J.S. Gleeson
11 November 2021