Scientists and environment groups are bitterly disappointed by the Federal Court’s decision to dismiss two landmark climate cases against Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and two coal mining companies and are calling for urgent reforms to Australia’s environment laws.
Short of a High Court appeal it looks like we’re back to direct action being absolutely essential to ensuring Australia’s environmental obligations.
The responsible Minister has neither the interest nor the obligation to act.
Judgement is up here: https://www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au/judgments/Judgments/fca/single/2023/2023fca1208