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Anthony Collins
He is a leading advocate in employment law, health law, professional misconduct and human rights. His practice spans advocacy in the Courts, public and private sector independent investigations and reviews, and acting as a mediator in commercial, sports and employment mediations.
Areas of practice
- Enterprise
- Deep Tech
- Data, Cyber security and AI
Anthony acts as senior counsel in the Courts, Tribunals, and Commission of Inquiry hearings. In recent years, a sample of his cases have included: GF v Comptroller of Customs [2023] NZEmpC 10. Challenge to Customs termination during COVID-19, where flaws in the health and safety assessment and consultation processes were identified, alongside arguments for the development of tikanga as a relevant factor in assessing a claim for unjustified dismissal. Western Springs Premier Football Team v Western Springs Football Club, 2023. Claim for equity with the men’s premier team, at the largest football club, resolved through mediation. Anthony acted for the men’s premier team in achieving improved financial recognition and representation for male players. Royal Commission of Inquiry into state and faith-based abuse in care 2023. Appearance for the Methodist Church before the Commission. DIJ v Police [2024] NZHRRT 22. Human Rights Review Tribunal claim against Police for breach of privacy for a sexual assault complainant, achieving disclosure of the respondent’s Police interview statement and other disclosures opposed by Police, together with an award of $50,000 compensation.
News & Insights
What is the difference between aiding and abetting?
REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS & LITIGATION
So what is the difference between aiding and abetting? Aiding, as the names suggests, is helping. To abet means to urge on, instigate, or encourage. In any criminal case a defendant can either be charged as a principal or as a party to the offence.
Rae v Commissioner of Police [2023] NZSC 156
CASE SUMMARY
Does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction to hear an appeal from the Court of Appeal’s decision to decline to recall a judgment in a civil proceeding? The Supreme Court addressed this issue, among others, in an “unusual, combined leave-and-appeal hearing”.
