•2014--Appearing (as junior) in an appeal in the Land Appeal Court in respect of a compulsory acquisition matter. Issues included: (a) special value to the owner; (b) adjoining owner influence; (c) whether good quality agricultural land; (d) whether supply of water to land feasible. Appellants (former landholders) unsuccessful on appeal. See:

Inglis & Ors v State of Queensland (No 2) [2015] QLAC 3

 

• Appearing in the Land Appeal Court seeking a stay. See:

Inglis & Ors v State of Queensland [2014] QLAC 4

 

•Appearing (as junior) in a complicated and novel compulsory acquisition matter involving a trust. An introductory point of law was litigated through the Land Court, the Land Appeal Court, and finally in the Court of Appeal. The compensation sought is in excess of $10m. See:

The Young Men’s Christian Association of Brisbane v Chief Executive, Department of Main Roads and Chief Executive, Department of Transport [2011] QLC 0039


YMCA v Chief Executive, Dept of Transport & Main Roads [2012] QLAC 003


Chief Executive, Department of Transport and Main Roads v The Young Men’s Christian Association of Brisbane [2012] QCA 311

 

•Appearing in the Planning and Environment Court. See:

Massie v Brisbane City Council [2007] QCA 159

(This is the Court of Appeal decision. Martin was not involved in the appeal, only in the P&E Court--the decision for which is not available online.)