Bernhard Seifert v. Colac-Otway Shire Council Country/Territory Australia Date Feb 5, 2024 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name Civil and Administrative Tribunal Seat of court Victoria Reference number [2009] VCAT 1453 (Australia) Abstract An Australia state court approved a permit for the subdivision on land subject to condition that the owner demonstrate how the development will deal with and minimize flood risks to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority prior commencing development. The approval was based on two expert reports pertaining to effects of sea level rise due to climate change.Key environmental legal questions:Proposed amendment to a building permit Full text climatecasechart.com