In the Supreme Court of Queensland case, Brookfield v State of Queensland [2024] QSC 219, the plaintiff, Ian Walter Brookfield, filed a claim against the State of Queensland. The case revolved around allegations of false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, among other claims, following Brookfield's arrest and charges related to his interactions with a debtor, involving fraud and breach of bail. The court investigated whether the police acted lawfully and with reasonable cause in their actions against Brookfield, who was ultimately acquitted of all charges. Charges were initially laid due to repetitive conduct that police believed warranted investigation; however, the court dismissed the amended claim, determining the police acted within their powers.
Full text: https://www.sclqld.org.au/caselaw/149232