Land access arrangements and compensation agreements under the Mining Act 1992 (NSW) govern how exploration and mining activities access private land. Clear, well drafted terms are essential to minimise disputes and ensure fair, transparent outcomes for both miners and landholders.
Residential zoning and inclusion in an identified growth corridor insufficient to overcome material noncompliance with sequencing, infrastructure and ecological assessment benchmarks.
Interim orders require the removal of material and restrict activities on farm land responsible for emitting an odour alleged to be an environmental nuisance pending the outcome of the substantive proceedings.
Land Appeal Court rejects challenge to compensation determination for the compulsory acquisition of a rural lifestyle property.
The High Court has confirmed that wreck removal claims cannot be limited under Australian law where Article 2(1)(d) of the 1976 Limitation Convention is excluded. The decision reinforces a strict interpretation of Australia’s reservation, clarifying the scope of liability for maritime operators.
The Northern Territory Supreme Court’s decision in AB v Northern Territory of Australia reinforces that credibility and consistency are critical in uncorroborated historical abuse claims. It confirms that courts will not find liability without clear and persuasive evidence meeting the Briginshaw standard.
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