Steven Cominos appeared on behalf of 2 former directors of RSL Lifecare Limited at the public inquiry under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) (CFA). During the inquiry, various allegations were made against RSL Lifecare and a number of its former directors regarding the use of funds derived through fundraising activites, in relation to compliance with the CFA’s requirements and regarding the exercise of their fudicuary duties in receiving consultancy fees. Neither of the former directors for whom Mr Cominos appeared were referred to any regulatory body for investigation or further action.
Special Commission of Inquiry into Greyhound Racing Industry in NSW
The NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into the governance and future of the Greyhound Racing Industry in NSW held public hearings between September 2015 and February 2016, after which it received extensive written submissions from parties. The Commissioner, former High Court Justice, Michael McHugh QC, reported on 16 June 2016. [Link to Commission Site]
The final report was released on 7 July 2016, at which time the NSW Government announced plans to close down the industry by 1 July 2017.
Dominique Hogan-Doran SC leading Jodi Steele and Steven Cominos of counsel, instructed by Norton Rose Fulbright and Clayton Utz, acted for the former Chief Executive Officer of Greyhound Racing NSW, Mr Brent Hogan.
Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption
CORRUPTION - AWU Membership case study - counsel for Mr Andrew Marcos and Mr Jeff Gallus of BMD Constructions.
Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption
CORRUPTION - Health Services Union case study - counsel for Health Services Union, NSW.