Rolleston Coal Holdings Pty Ltd v Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation [2025] QLC 22
5-9-25 / Damian Clothier KC — Human Rights & Discrimination, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
Damian Clothier KC (with JJ Underwood) appeared for the applicant, instructed by Allens. The primary issues considered were whether the application to amend Environmental Authority EPML 00370013 for the Spring Creek North Continuation Project (SCNCP) should be approved under s 191 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld), having regard…
Scope of the Land Court of Queensland's jurisdiction and function in a hearing of a mining lease application. Damian Clothier QC (with D Gore QC and B Job QC) appeared for the applicant, instructed by Clayton Utz. For related press coverage of the matter, please click here.
Following an 8 day hearing, the Land Court recommended that a mining lease and environmental authority be issued for the Kevin's Corner mine in the Galilee Basin. Damian Clothier QC and Stewart Webster appeared for the applicant for the mining lease and the environmental authority.
Coast & Country of Queensland Inc v Smith [2016] QCA 242
27-9-16 / Damian Clothier KC, Stewart Webster KC, Mark Eade — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy
An appeal from the dismissal of an application for judicial review concerning whether and how scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions are to be considered by the Land Court when making recommendations on applications for the grant of a mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 (Qld) and an environmental authority under…
