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.
Australian Conservation Foundation Incorporated v Minister for the Environment and Energy (2017) 251 FCR 359; [2017] FCAFC 134
25-8-17 / Damian Clothier KC, Stewart Webster KC — Appellate, Judicial Review & Administrative, Resources & Energy
Whether the trial judge erred in deciding that the Federal Minister's decision under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) was not affected by legal error.
Whitsunday Residents Against Dumping Ltd v Chief Executive, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection [2017] QSC 121
15-6-17 / Damian Clothier KC, Stewart Webster KC — Judicial Review & Administrative, Resources & Energy
Whether a decision to grant an Environmental Authority for an expansion of the Abbott Point Coal Export Terminal should be set aside because of legal error. The application was dismissed. Damian Clothier QC and Stewart Webster appeared for the second respondent, Adani Australia Coal Terminal Pty Ltd
Burragubba v Minister for Natural Resources and Mines (2016) 222 LGERA 13; [2016] QSC 273
25-11-16 / Damian Clothier KC, Stewart Webster KC — Judicial Review & Administrative, Resources & Energy
The Supreme Court of Queensland dismissed an application for judicial review of a decision by the Minister to grant two mining leases to Adani for the Carmichael Mine. Damian Clothier QC and Stewart Webster acted on behalf of Adani.
