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Miguel Belmar Bar : 2002| Admitted : 1999
Miguel is a an experienced Barrister with a practice focusing on the following areas: Town Planning/Environment, Common Law/Personal injuries, Contract & Mediation/ADR
Phone : +61 3 9225 7473
Mobile : 0407 889 817
Email : miguel@vicbar.com.au
Chambers : Greens List Barristers
Alternative Dispute ResolutionProfile
Miguel is a an experienced Barrister with a practice focusing on the following areas:
Town Planning/Environment
Appearing in VCAT hearings, Planning Panels, prosecutions and enforcement and compulsory acquisition. Advising and appearing for proponents and objectors as well as Responsible Authorities.
Common Law/Personal injuries
Paperwork, advice, mediations and trials in matters arising from workplace accidents, transport accidents, public liability and intentional torts including police torts and institutional abuse matters. Also appeared in private inquiries concerning allegations of abuse/misconduct. Advised and appeared in Sentencing Act compensation applications. Advised and appeared in disputes concerning FOI requests, return of Subpoenas and discovery. Advised and appeared in Medical Panel matters both referrals and reviews.
Contract
Disputes arising from commercial relationships and employment agreements, including partnership disputes and domestic disciplinary proceedings. Appeared and advised in matters concerning termination of employment.
Mediaton/ADR
In 2010 he became a nationally accredited mediator and he conducts mediations in his chosen fields of practice.
He has previously been a member of the Victorian Football Federation Tribunal that hears matters involving infringements of the rules of soccer. He has also heard and determined contract disputes between players and clubs. Miguel has also developed significant experience in mediating allegations of racial discrimination in a sports context.
Selected Cases
PUBLIC LAW:
MZZOG & Ors v Minister for Immigration [2014] FCCA 1901 – appeared for Appellants seeking judicial review of a decision of Refuge Review Tribunal on the ground of apprehended bias – matter remitted for rehearing
PUBLIC LAW:
Hennessy v Minister Responsible for the Establishment of an Anti-Corruption Commission & Anor (Review and Regulation) [2013] VCAT 822 – FOI- appeared for applicant - cabinet documents - working documents - public interest. Tribunal ordered release of part of a document
PUBLIC LAW:
Neofotistou v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs [2005] FCA 919 (with Richard Niall) - Appeal concerning Migration Act and definition of spouse and continuing relationship
COMMON LAW:
Hexter v State of Victoria (2014) for plaintiff - Police Assault - multiple defendants to assault allegation - allegation of use of OC Spray and allegation of malicious prosecution
COMMON LAW:
Svajcer v Woolworths Limited [2012] VCC 1496 - return of subpoena - resisted application for acces to documents in possession of DPP. No legitimate forensic purpose. Ruling upheld by Court of Appeal in Woolworths Ltd v Svajcer [2013] VSCA 123
COMMON LAW:
Ucar v Nylex Industrial Products Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 492
TOWN PLANNING:
Platinum King Investments Pty Ltd v Manningham CC (Red Dot) [2015] VCAT - with Nick Tweedie SC- Hearing on question of whether a Cultural Heritage Management Plan was required as part of application. Requirments of the Aboriginal Heritage Act and Aboriginal Heritage Regulations
TOWN PLANNING:
ITN Architects v Yarra CC & Anor [2014] VCAT - appeared for permit applicant - cafe licensed venue in residential zone - outdoor area hours of operation - traffc evidence - acoustic evidence - permit granted with extened hours of operation
TOWN PLANNING:
Betheone Pty Ltd v Monash CC [2013] VCAT 1851 – appeared for permit applicant – loss of industrial land – traffic – parking – recreation in industrial land – permit granted for recreation facility
TOWN PLANNING:
Nepean Conservation Group Inc & Ors v Mornington Peninsula SC [2010] VCAT 336
TOWN PLANNING:
Country Endeavours Pty Ltd v West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority [2010] VCAT 566
TOWN PLANNING:
Winky Pop Pty Ltd v Hobsons Bay City Council (2007) 19 VR 492
PUBLIC LAW:
Pallas v Roads Corporation (Review and Regulation) [2013] VCAT 1967 – FOI – appeared for applicant – working documents – trade or commerce – public interest – part documents released
PUBLIC LAW:
Christidis v Civil Aviation Safety Authority [2006] FCA 615 appeal concerning mutual recognition of aircraft pilot licences
COMMON LAW:
Dick v State of Victoria (2015) for plaintiff - Police Assault - proceeding under Victoria Police Act - allegations of assault - false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Matter commenced after Plaintiff successfully defended multiple criminal charges in Magistrates' Court
COMMON LAW:
Vivoda v Kealy & Ors [2013] VCC 130 (with D. Hore-Lacy SC) Appeared for Plaintiff - Police Assault - self defence - malicious prosecution - one Police officer aiding and abetting another in bringing prosecution - general and aggravated damages awarded to plaintiff
COMMON LAW:
Duan v State of Victoria (County Court Jury Trial 2011) (with D. Hore Lacy SC) appeared for Plaintiff in claim for injury to vision arising from incident in school playground – damages awarded to Plaintiff
COMMON LAW:
Casey C.C. v Kohn [2006] VSCA 82
TOWN PLANNING:
631 Orrong Road Pty Ltd v Stonnington CC [2015] VCAT - with Chris Townshend QC - Major Project - Townhouse development Toorak - Massing - Visual Bulk - Materials - Neighborhood Character - Overland flow path - Landscaping - Permit granted
TOWN PLANNING:
Telstra Corp v Cardinia SC [2014] VCAT 735 – appeared for applicant - Telecommunications facility – road zone – visual impact – permit granted
TOWN PLANNING:
The Hawksburn South Yarra Pty Ltd v Stonnington CC [2012] VCAT 990 (11 July 2012) with Chris Townshend SC amendment to existing planning permit - neighborhood activity centre
TOWN PLANNING:
Airlie House Developments Pty Ltd v Port Phillip CC [2010] VCAT 78
TOWN PLANNING:
South Gippsland C54 (PSA) [2010] PPV 133 Planning Panel hearing concerning helicopter flight paths and landing areas near regional hospitals
Memberships & Committees
To get in touch with Miguel Belmar | or for more information please contact the Clerk on:
+61 3 9225 7222
clerkb@greenslist.com.au
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards legislation.
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ExpertiseAlternative Dispute Resolution | Commercial Law | Common Law | Environmental Law & Planning Law | Industrial Relations Law & Employment Law | Inquests, Inquiries, Tribunals & Commissions | Public Law & Administrative Law | TAC/WorkCover | ProfileMiguel is a an experienced Barrister with a practice focusing on the following areas: Town Planning/Environment Appearing in VCAT hearings, Planning Panels, prosecutions and enforcement and compulsory acquisition. Advising and appearing for proponents and objectors as well as Responsible Authorities. Common Law/Personal injuries Paperwork, advice, mediations and trials in matters arising from workplace accidents, transport accidents, public liability and intentional torts including police torts and institutional abuse matters. Also appeared in private inquiries concerning allegations of abuse/misconduct. Advised and appeared in Sentencing Act compensation applications. Advised and appeared in disputes concerning FOI requests, return of Subpoenas and discovery. Advised and appeared in Medical Panel matters both referrals and reviews. Contract Disputes arising from commercial relationships and employment agreements, including partnership disputes and domestic disciplinary proceedings. Appeared and advised in matters concerning termination of employment. Mediaton/ADR In 2010 he became a nationally accredited mediator and he conducts mediations in his chosen fields of practice. He has previously been a member of the Victorian Football Federation Tribunal that hears matters involving infringements of the rules of soccer. He has also heard and determined contract disputes between players and clubs. Miguel has also developed significant experience in mediating allegations of racial discrimination in a sports context. Recent Cases |
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To get in touch with Miguel Belmar | or for more information please contact the Clerk on:
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