Willmot v The State of Queensland

The High Court of Australia, constituted by Edelman J and Justice Steward, considered an application by The State of Queensland for special leave to appeal. The precise nature of the dispute between The State of Queensland and the respondent, Willmot, is not detailed in this transcript, nor is the decision of the lower court from which the special leave application arises.

The primary legal issue before the High Court was whether to grant special leave to appeal to The State of Queensland. This involves assessing whether the case raises a question of law that is of general public importance, or whether there is another compelling reason for the High Court to hear the appeal.

The High Court granted special leave to appeal. In doing so, their Honours dispensed with the time limit provided for in rule 41.02.1 of the High Court Rules. The parties were informed that further directions regarding the conduct of the appeal would be provided in due course.