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Paul v Goulburn Murray Rural Water Corporation

Pays/Territoire
Australie
Type de cour
Nationale - cour supérieure
Date
Mai 22, 2009
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Nom du tribunal
Supreme Court of Victoria
Siège de la cour
Melbourne
Juge
Dwyer, M.
Potts, I.
Langue
Anglais
Sujet
Eau, Environnement gén.
Mot clé
Prélèvement d'eau Eaux souterraines Alimentation des nappes Eau potable
Résumé
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.
Texte intégral
COU-156371.pdf