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Ironstone Community Action Group Inc. v. NSW Minister for Planning and Duralie Coal Pty. Ltd.

Filing Date: 2011
Reporter Info: [2011] NSWLEC 195 (Australia)
Status: Appeal upheld
Case Categories:
  • Suits against governments
    • Protecting biodiveristy and ecosystems
Jurisdictions:
  • Australia
    • New South Wales
      • Land and Environment Court
Principal Laws:
  • Australia
    • Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW)
Summary:

Plaintiff challenged the extension of an existing coal mine due to its negative effects on biodiversity, water quality, threatened species, and health. Specifically, the Giant Barred Frog, a threatened species, would be negatively impacted through habitat destruction and the mine’s direct contribution to climate change. The Australia state court re-approved the extension, but under the condition that the defendant prepare and implement a Biodiversity Management Plan for the project.

At Issue: To challenge the approval of an extension to an existing coal mine.
Case Documents:
Filing Date Type File Summary
11/10/2011 Decision Download No summary available.

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