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Seifert v. Coloc-Otway Shire Council

Country/Territory
Australia
Date
Aug 5, 2009
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Seat of court
Melbourne
Reference number
[2009] VCAT 1453
Language
English
Subject
Water, Land & soil
Abstract

An Australian State Court approved a permit for the subdivision on land subject to condition that the owner demonstrates how the development will deal with and minimize flood risks to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority prior to commencing development. The approval was based on two expert reports pertaining to effects of sea level rise due to climate change.

Source:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/litigation/bernhard-seifert-v-colac-otway-shire-council-victoria-civil-and-administrative-court-2009/

Full text
1453.html
Website
www.austlii.edu.au