Climate change concerns lead court to overturn Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion
The New South Wales Court of Appeal has overturned the approval for MACH Energy’s proposed expansion of the Mount Pleasant coal mine near Muswellbrook.
Greenwashed? Australian parents take energy giant to court
Australian Parents for Climate Action have taken one of Australia’s biggest energy providers to court over claims of greenwashing.
Barrier Reef still in danger despite UNESCO deferral
Out of danger because the UN said so? Hardly – the world’s largest coral ecosystem remains under threat with summer just around the corner.
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On all fronts: Bushfire survivors challenge new coal
Bushfire survivors have challenged the extension of Whitehaven Coal’s large underground mine near Narrabri, NSW
UN win for Torres Strait Islanders on climate change damage
Australia violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to act on climate change, the UN says. Here’s what that means.
Federal Court: April 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By JO SHEPARD AND DR DAVID J TOWNSEND.
Federal Court overturns landmark climate change duty of care ruling
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley is “committed to protecting the environment for current and future generations”, despite a court ruling the Minister does not have…
‘Hot law’: Law Society briefing paper identifies trends in climate change litigation
The Law Society of NSW Briefing Paper brings you up to speed with the latest trends, cases and future direction of climate change litigation.
Climate of Change in the Courtrooms
An expert analysis of recent cases in climate change litigation and what we can expect in 2022.
Greenwashing: A new climate change risk for lawyers
Extreme weather is creating new challenges for Australian businesses. Will the legal profession need to prioritise climate-conscious lawyering?
Directors’ duties and the risky business of greenwashing
Hutley and Hartford Davis share some of the practical steps directors can take to reduce the likelihood of liability arising from net zero climate change…