Maller & Anor v Australia Pacific LNG CSG Transmissions Pty Ltd & Ors [2022] QLC 12
6-9-22 / Roger Traves KC, Damian Clothier KC, James Penrose — Land Law & Property, Resources & Energy
The applicants in these proceedings claim that one of the respondents introduced parthenium onto their property, which caused them loss for which they seek compensation. In this interlocutory hearing, the Land Court was required to determine whether a party to a Land Court proceeding requires leave to seek non-party disclosure.…
New Acland Coal Pty Ltd v Oakey Coal Action Alliance Inc. & Ors (No 2) [2022] QLC 44
17-12-21 / Damian Clothier KC, Stewart Webster KC — Resources & Energy
This long-running dispute between New Acland Coal Pty Ltd (NAC’s) and Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OACC) concerned NAC’s application for a ‘stage 3 expansion’ of its coal mining operations near Oakey, QLD. The Land Court’s initial decision was ultimately appealed to the High Court with the result that the matter…
Oakey Coal Action Alliance Inc v New Acland Coal Pty Ltd [2021] HCA 2
3-2-21 / Damian Clothier KC — Resources & Energy
New Acland Coal Pty Ltd (NAC) applied for a ‘stage 3 expansion’ of its coal mining operations near Oakey in Queensland by seeking two further mining leases and an amendment of its existing environmental authority (‘applications’). Objections, including by the Oakey Coal Action Alliance Inc (OCAA) which represents a group…
