Ramsay loses court bid to block new medical centre

“Moreover, as appears from dictionary definitions, there are other parts of the ordinary meaning of the word that seem more appropriate in this context than that adopted by the primary judge: for example, ‘to be suitable or to go well, to improve one’s good qualities…’.

“The chief justice appears to have been persuaded by Ramsay to accept an ordinary meaning which imposes a high bar for complementarity (‘something that completes or perfects’). But having done so, his Honor was persuaded, on the basis of factual findings beyond objection, that the Ron Build development met that high bar.”

Ron Build is owned by Brisbane developer Ronnie Tarabay.

With the lawsuit settled, Ron Build was expected to begin construction in January. Three homes on the site have already been removed, along with the former Press & Brew Espresso cafe.

The medical center, which has 15 consulting rooms, was expected to open by mid-2027.

The council approved the project in September 2023 and Ramsay lodged his objection with the Planning and Environment Court the following month.

The court ruled in favor of the council and Ron Build last December, leading to Ramsay’s unsuccessful appeal to the High Court.

Ramsay was asked if he intended to appeal to a higher court, but the company declined to comment.

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