Three tiny marsupials win big against major industry in High Court

Axe falls on loggers' plan to avoid battle over gliders

The High Court permitting individuals and groups to prosecute state loggers is a win in the eyes of...

Three tiny marsupials win big against major industry in High Court

The native timber industry has been dealt a blow by the High Court as it kept the door open for environment...

High Court decision means conservationists can take Forestry Corp to court

South East Forest Rescue has been advocating for more protections to be given to the endangered greater gliders. Photo: WWF-Australia. A High Court decision resulted in a victory for NSW South East conservationists, as the court dismissed an appeal lodged against them by the state’s forestry organisation. The Forestry Corporation of NSW and South East Forest Rescue (SEFR) have been embroiled in a legal fight about who was allowed to start legal …

High Court finds NSW Forestry can be sued by environmental group

Save (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Username or Email Address Password Remember Me The High Court has shot down NSW Forestry’s challenge to a decision which found it can be sued by an environmental group for allegedly breaching environmental laws. Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.Already a subscriber? Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Lost your password? The post High Court finds …

High Court Rules Forestry Corporation Can Be Sued for Illegal Logging

Breaking news: The High Court allows environment groups to sue the Forestry Corporation, a crucial ruling for conservation efforts.

Axe falls on loggers’ plan to avoid battle over gliders

The nation’s highest court has kept the door open for environmental groups to prosecute law-breaking loggers when regulators won’t, dealing another blow to the native timber industry. The High Court decision on Wednesday was welcomed as a “huge win” in the battle to protect glider habitats. It confirmed private people or entities can enforce state forestry laws, rather than state government regulators only. Greens MP Sue Higginson said the High…