# Supreme Court overturns Queensland surgeon's suspension
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Date: 		20200905T0040

He also argued there was a breach of the rules of natural justice as the
suspension did not afford him a chance to make an argument on why he
should not be suspended.

Supreme Court Justice Frances Williams upheld that argument on
Wednesday, finding Dr Braun was not afforded procedural fairness.

"On the basis that the applicant has established a breach of the rules
of natural justice in relation to the decisions, it is appropriate to
grant the relief sought in the further amended application," Justice
Williams said.

A costs decision issued by Justice Williams, published on Friday,
overturned Dr Braun's suspension and required the hospital service and
Dr Rushbrook to pay his costs.