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Paul v Goulburn Murray Rural Water Corporation

País/Territorio
Australia
Tipo de la corte
Nacional - corte superior
Fecha
May 22, 2009
Fuente
UNEP, InforMEA
Nombre del tribunal
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sede de la corte
Melbourne
Juez
Dwyer, M.
Potts, I.
Idioma
Inglés
Materia
Agua, Medio ambiente gen.
Palabra clave
Captación de agua Aguas subterráneas Recarga de aguas subterráneas Agua potable
Resumen
This case is a preliminary hearing with which the issue of Locus Standi under the Water Act 1989 is challenge by the Respondent. The Tribunal found that Mr Paul's specific circumstances entitled him to standing to seek a review of the decision. The tribunal found that a liberal interpretation should be adopted of an applicant’s interests and whether they are affected but standing is not unlimited. An interest must still be established greater than that of the general public's interest in sustainable use of water. Merely objecting does not create standing. The applicant need not prove their interconnectedness to the matter at hand but standing can be determined by some prima facie assessment of the decision under review, the particular circumstances of the applicant, and the grounds of review.
Texto completo
COU-156371.pdf