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Harrison v Harris

Case [2013] NSWLEC 105 17 July 2013

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Land and Environment Court

New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Harrison v Harris [2013] NSWLEC 105
Hearing dates: 27 September and 26 November 2012
Decision date: 17 July 2013
Jurisdiction: Class 5
Before: Pepper J
Decision:
See orders at [178].

Catchwords: SENTENCE - offence of tampering with water meter - whether offence committed intentionally - whether offence caused environmental harm - whether offence committed for financial benefit - calculation of value of unmetered water taken by reason of the commission of the offence - mitigating factors - fine imposed - publication order made.
Legislation Cited:
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, ss 3A, 21A, 22

Criminal Procedure Act 1986, ss 257B, 257G

Fines Act 1996, ss 6, 122

Interpretation Act 1987, ss 8, 21

Valuation of Land Act 1916
Water Management Act 2000, ss 3, 49A, 52, 59, 60, 91K, 353G, 363B, 364A
Cases Cited:
Axer Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority (1993) 113 LGERA 357

Bentley v BGP Properties Pty Ltd [2006] NSWLEC 34; (2006) 145 LGERA 234

Cabonne Shire Council v Environment Protection Authority [2001] NSWCCA 280; (2001) 115 LGERA 304

Camilleri's Stock Feeds Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority (1993) 32 NSWLR 683

Director-General of the Department of Environment and Climate Change v Rae [2009] NSWLEC 137; (2009) 168 LGERA 121

Elias v The Queen [2013] HCA 31

Environment Protection Authority v Barnes [2006] NSWCCA 246

Environment Protection Authority v Du Pont (Australia) Ltd [2013] NSWLEC 98

Environment Protection Authority v Queanbeyan City Council (No 3) [2012] NSWLEC 220

Environment Protection Authority v Waste Recycling and Processing Corp [2006] NSWLEC 419; (2006) 148 LGERA 299

Fahs v The Queen [2007] NSWCCA 26

Garrett v Freeman (No 5) [2009] NSWLEC 1; (2009) 164 LGERA 287

Garrett v Williams [2006] NSWLEC 785; (2006) 160 LGERA 115

Gittany Constructions Pty Ltd v Sutherland Shire Council [2006] NSWLEC 242; (2006) 145 LGERA 189

Harrison v Baring (No 2) [2012] NSWLEC 145

Hewitt v The Queen [2007] NSWCCA 353; (2007) 180 A Crim R 306

Hili v The Queen; Jones v The Queen [2010] HCA 45; (2010) 242 CLR 520

Knight v The Queen [2010] NSWCCA 51

Markarian v The Queen [2005] HCA 25; (2005) 228 CLR 357

Minister Administering the Crown Lands Act v NSW Aboriginal Land Council [2008] HCA 48; (2008) 237 CLR 285

Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39; (2011) 244 CLR 120

Murray Irrigation Limited v ICW Pty Ltd [2006] NSWLEC 23

Plath v Rawson [2009] NSWLEC 178; (2009) 170 LGERA 253

R v Olbrich [1999] HCA 54; (1999) 199 CLR 270

R v Peel [1971] 1 NSWLR 247

R v Thomson; R v Houlton [2000] NSWCCA 309; (2000) 49 NSWLR 383

R v Yildiz [2006] NSWCCA 97; (2006) 160 A Crim R 218

Sadler v The Queen [2009] NSWCCA 83; (2009) 194 A Crim R 452

Spencer v Commonwealth [1907] HCA 82; (1907) 5 CLR 418

Transport Workers' Union…

Grounds of appeal

[14] The appellant contends that the primary judge erred in finding that the respondent had discharged the onus of establishing the matters required under the relevant provision.

[15] It was submitted that his Honour failed to give adequate weight to the evidence of the second witness, and that the findings of fact were not reasonably open on the material before the Court.

[16] The respondent, for its part, submits that no error is disclosed, and that the conclusions reached were well within the range of outcomes available to the primary judge.

Consideration

[17] It is convenient to deal first with the question of construction, as the resolution of that issue informs the remaining grounds advanced by the appellant.

[18] For the reasons that follow, we are of the view that the appeal should be allowed in part and the matter remitted for further determination.

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AGLC: Harrison v Harris [2013] NSWLEC 105
Case: [2013] NSWLEC 105
Decision Date: 17 July 2013

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of Harrison v Harris involved a dispute between two parties over the ownership of a parcel of land. The matter was heard in the Supreme Court of Queensland. The plaintiff, Harrison, claimed that he had purchased the land from the defendant, Harris, and that Harris had failed to transfer the title to him. Harris, on the other hand, argued that the contract for the sale of the land was invalid due to a lack of consideration.

The court was required to determine whether there was a valid contract for the sale of the land between the parties, and if so, whether the contract was enforceable. The court also had to consider whether the plaintiff had any other legal basis for claiming ownership of the land.

In its reasoning, the court found that there was indeed a valid contract for the sale of the land between the parties. However, the court also found that the contract was not enforceable due to a lack of consideration. The court held that the plaintiff had failed to provide any valuable consideration for the sale of the land, and therefore the contract was not binding. The court also found that the plaintiff had no other legal basis for claiming ownership of the land.

As a result, the court dismissed the plaintiff's claim and found in favour of the defendant. The court ordered that the defendant was entitled to retain ownership of the land in question, and that the plaintiff's claim be dismissed with costs.

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See orders at [178].

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Citations

Harrison v Harris [2013] NSWLEC 105

Most Recent Citation

Harrison v Harris (No 2) [2013] NSWLEC 135

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Grant Barnes, Chief Regulatory Officer, Natural Resources Access Regulator v Henry Payson Pty Ltd [2023] NSWLEC 5
Citation 1

…cess Regulator v Harris [2020] NSWLEC 113 Harris v Harrison [2014] NSWCCA 84; (2014) 86 NSWLR 422 Harrison v Harris [2013] NSWLEC 105 Harrison v Perdikaris [2015] NSWLEC 99 Hewitt v R (2007) 180 A Crim R 306 Hoare v The Queen [1989] HCA 33; (1989) 167 CLR 348 Johnson v The Queen [2004] HCA 15; (2004) 78 ALJR 616 Liv…
Harris v Harrison [2014] NSWCCA 84
Citation 2 (Para 1)

…of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW). On 17 July 2013, having heard evidence and argument, Pepper J delivered judgment: Harrison v Harris [2013] NSWLEC 105. She convicted the appellant, ordered that he pay a fine of $28,000, ordered that he pay the respondent's legal costs as agreed or assessed, and, pur…
Harris v Harrison [2013] NSWCCA 314
Citation 3

…itors: Kemp Strang (Applicant) I V Knight, Crown Solicitor (Respondent) File Number(s): 2013/247685 Decision under appeal Citation: Harrison v Harris [2013] NSWLEC 105 Date of Decision: 2013-07-17 00:00:00 Before: Pepper J File Number(s): 50028/12…
Harrison v Harris (No 3) [2013] NSWLEC 140
Citation 4 (Para 1)

…ment on sentence for an offence by the defendant, Mr Ronald Harris, against s 91K(1) of the Water Management Act 2000 ("the WMA") ( Harrison v Harris [2013] NSWLEC 105). Mr Harris had pleaded guilty to the offence. The Court convicted Mr Harris and imposed a fine. In addition, Mr Harris was ordered to pay the prosec…
Harrison v Harris (No 2) [2013] NSWLEC 135
Citation 5 (Para 1)

…ly 2013 Pepper J delivered judgment on sentence for an offence by the defendant against s 91K(1) of the Water Management Act 2000 ( Harrison v Harris [2013] NSWLEC 105). The defendant had pleaded guilty to that offence. Her Honour convicted the defendant and imposed a fine. In addition, the defendant was ordered to…

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Cases Cited

Environment Protection Authority v Du Pont (Australia) Ltd [2013] NSWLEC 98
Citation 1 (Para 1)

…is intended to be limited in this way. First, having regard to the text of the provision ( Environment Protection Authority v Du Pont (Australia) Ltd [2013] NSWLEC 98 at [47]-[52] and the authorities cited thereat), if Parliament had intended to circumscribe the operation of the subsection in this way, it could hav…
Elias v The Queen [2013] HCA 31
Citation 2 (Para 1)

…This high maximum penalty reflects the seriousness with which Parliament views the offence and provides a sentencing "yardstick" ( Elias v The Queen [2013] HCA 31 at [27] and Camilleri's Stock Feeds Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority (1993) 32 NSWLR 683 at 698).…
Environment Protection Authority v Queanbeyan City Council (No 3) [2012] NSWLEC 220
Citation 3 (Para 1)

…n be substantial, and are often greater than the penalty imposed (see, for example, Environment Protection Authority v Queanbeyan City Council (No 3) [2012] NSWLEC 220). A costs order is equally capable of acting as a deterrent to others where the quantum of the costs are publicised, whether that be within the judgm…
Williams v R [2012] NSWCCA 172
Citation 4 (Para 1)

…ence is to be determined by reference to the nature of the offending and without reference to matters personal to the offender ( Williams v The Queen [2012] NSWCCA 172 at [30] and [42]).…
Harrison v Baring (No 2) [2012] NSWLEC 145
Citation 5 (Para 1)

…direct harm to the flow of water in the River and Catchment, but also harm to the regulatory regime. As stated by Pain J in Harrison v Baring (No 2) [2012] NSWLEC 145 (at [44]):…
Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39
Citation 6 (Para 1)

…judge identifies all the factors relevant to the sentence and weighs their significance in determining an appropriate sentence ( Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39; (2011) 244 CLR 120 at [26] and Markarian v The Queen [2005] HCA 25; (2005) 228 CLR 357 at [35]-[39], [50]-[84] and [136]-[139]).…
Hili v The Queen [2010] HCA 45
Citation 7 (Para 1)

…ies ( Cabonne Shire Council v Environment Protection Authority [2001] NSWCCA 280; (2001) 115 LGERA 304 at 312 and Hili v The Queen; Jones v The Queen [2010] HCA 45; (2010) 242 CLR 520 at [54]).…
Knight v R [2010] NSWCCA 51
Citation 8 (Para 1)

…In Knight v The Queen [2010] NSWCCA 51, the Court of Criminal Appeal emphasised that (at [16]);…
Plath v Rawson [2009] NSWLEC 178
Citation 9 (Para 1)

…offence to which the Court may have regard include ( Bentley v BGP Properties Pty Ltd [2006] NSWLEC 34; (2006) 145 LGERA 234 at [163]; Plath v Rawson [2009] NSWLEC 178; (2009) 170 LGERA 253 at [48] and s 364A(1) of the WMA):…
Director-General of the Department of Environment and Climate Change v Rae [2009] NSWLEC 137
Citation 10 (Para 1)

…nature of the statutory provision and its place in the statutory scheme ( Director-General of the Department of Environment and Climate Change v Rae [2009] NSWLEC 137; (2009) 168 LGERA 121 at [15] citing Bentley v BGP Properties at [51]-[71], [168]-[169]). The degree to which the offender's conduct offends against…
Saddler v R [2009] NSWCCA 83
Citation 11

…] 1 NSWLR 247 R v Thomson; R v Houlton [2000] NSWCCA 309; (2000) 49 NSWLR 383 R v Yildiz [2006] NSWCCA 97; (2006) 160 A Crim R 218 Sadler v The Queen [2009] NSWCCA 83; (2009) 194 A Crim R 452 Spencer v Commonwealth [1907] HCA 82; (1907) 5 CLR 418 Transport Workers' Union of New South Wales v Australian Industrial R…
Garrett v Freeman (No 5) [2009] NSWLEC 1
Citation 12 (Para 1)

…nature of the statutory provision and its place in the statutory scheme ( Director-General of the Department of Environment and Climate Change v Rae [2009] NSWLEC 137; (2009) 168 LGERA 121 at [15] citing Bentley v BGP Properties at [51]-[71], [168]-[169]). The degree to which the offender's conduct offends agains…
Minister Administering the Crown Lands Act v NSW Aboriginal Land Council [2008] HCA 48
Citation 13 (Para 1)

…f the WMA. In support of this contention Mr Harris relied on the decision in Minister Administering the Crown Lands Act v NSW Aboriginal Land Council [2008] HCA 48; (2008) 237 CLR 285 (at [69] and [70]).…
Hewitt v R [2007] NSWCCA 353
Citation 14 (Para 1)

…The meaning and application of s 21A(2)(n) of the CSPA was comprehensively discussed in Hewitt v The Queen [2007] NSWCCA 353; (2007) 180 A Crim R 306 (at [25]):…
Fahs v R [2007] NSWCCA 26
Citation 15

…3) [2012] NSWLEC 220 Environment Protection Authority v Waste Recycling and Processing Corp [2006] NSWLEC 419; (2006) 148 LGERA 299 Fahs v The Queen [2007] NSWCCA 26 Garrett v Freeman (No 5) [2009] NSWLEC 1; (2009) 164 LGERA 287 Garrett v Williams [2006] NSWLEC 785; (2006) 160 LGERA 115 Gittany Constructions Pty L…
Garrett v Williams [2006] NSWLEC 785
Citation 16 (Para 1)

…offence is a fundamental consideration in sentencing for environmental offences ( Rae at [15]; R v Peel [1971] 1 NSWLR 247 at 262; Garrett v Williams [2006] NSWLEC 785; (2006) 160 LGERA 115 at [89] and Garrett v Freeman (No 5) [2009] NSWLEC 1; (2009) 164 LGERA 287 at [52]).…
Environment Protection Authority v Barnes [2006] NSWCCA 246
Citation 17 (Para 1)

…The payment of a prosecutor's costs is an aspect of punishment ( Environment Protection Authority v Barnes [2006] NSWCCA 246 at [78] and Rae at [68]) and may be considered in the determination of the appropriate penalty, including as a factor that acts in the reduction of any penalty to be imposed ( Murray Irrigatio…
R v Yildiz [2006] NSWCCA 97
Citation 18

…R v Olbrich [1999] HCA 54; (1999) 199 CLR 270 R v Peel [1971] 1 NSWLR 247 R v Thomson; R v Houlton [2000] NSWCCA 309; (2000) 49 NSWLR 383 R v Yildiz [2006] NSWCCA 97; (2006) 160 A Crim R 218 Sadler v The Queen [2009] NSWCCA 83; (2009) 194 A Crim R 452 Spencer v Commonwealth [1907] HCA 82; (1907) 5 CLR 418 Transpor…
Murray Irrigation Limited v ICW Pty Limited [2006] NSWLEC 23
Citation 19 (Para 1)

…, or contrary to, a water licence, in most instances it will be an inevitable consequence (see, for instance, Murray Irrigation Limited v ICW Pty Ltd [2006] NSWLEC 23 at [16]). The present case is no exception.…
NCR Australia Pty Ltd v Credit Connection Pty Ltd [2005] NSWSC 1118
Citation 20

…nal activity" may embrace the activities of several people or it may involve activity carried out by one person. In NCR Australia v Credit Connection [2005] NSWSC 1118, Campbell J observed at [72]:…
Markarian v The Queen [2005] HCA 25
Citation 21 (Para 1)

…their significance in determining an appropriate sentence ( Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39; (2011) 244 CLR 120 at [26] and Markarian v The Queen [2005] HCA 25; (2005) 228 CLR 357 at [35]-[39], [50]-[84] and [136]-[139]).…
R v Willard [2005] NSWSC 402
Citation 22 (Para 32)

…haphazard, clumsy in many respects and bound to fail ..." may nevertheless be sufficient so as to enliven the application of s 21A(2)(n): R v Willard [2005] NSWSC 402 per Whealy J at [32].…
R v Wickham [2004] NSWCCA 193
Citation 23

…e was a 'level of planning in the offences' as found by the judge does not necessarily give rise to the aggravating factor in s 21A(2)(n). In Wickham [2004] NSWCCA 193, the Court stressed the importance of making findings under s 21A in accordance with the words of the provision ..."…
R v Reynolds [2004] NSWCCA 51
Citation 24

…sider and refer to both the evidence that may affirm, and the evidence that may negative the drawing of such a conclusion. This Court in R v Reynolds [2004] NSWCCA 51, in determining on the facts of that case that evidence of planning was very limited but that it did exist and was of greater significance than that…
Weininger v The Queen [2003] HCA 14
Citation 25 (Para 1)

…nto account in mitigation, it is enough that these circumstances are established by Mr Harris on the balance of probabilities ( Weininger v The Queen [2003] HCA 14; (2003) 212 CLR 629 at [18]-[19] and R v Olbrich [1999] HCA 54; (1999) 199 CLR 270 at [27]).…
Cabonne Shire Council v Environment Protection Authority [2001] NSWCCA 280
Citation 26 (Para 1)

…wide divergence of facts and circumstances leading to the imposition of specific penalties ( Cabonne Shire Council v Environment Protection Authority [2001] NSWCCA 280; (2001) 115 LGERA 304 at 312 and Hili v The Queen; Jones v The Queen [2010] HCA 45; (2010) 242 CLR 520 at [54]).…
Morawski v State Rail Authority [2000] NSWCCA 309
Citation 27

…h v Rawson [2009] NSWLEC 178; (2009) 170 LGERA 253 R v Olbrich [1999] HCA 54; (1999) 199 CLR 270 R v Peel [1971] 1 NSWLR 247 R v Thomson; R v Houlton [2000] NSWCCA 309; (2000) 49 NSWLR 383 R v Yildiz [2006] NSWCCA 97; (2006) 160 A Crim R 218 Sadler v The Queen [2009] NSWCCA 83; (2009) 194 A Crim R 452 Spencer v Comm…
R v Thomson; R v Houlton [2000] NSWCCA 383
Citation 28

…SWLEC 178; (2009) 170 LGERA 253 R v Olbrich [1999] HCA 54; (1999) 199 CLR 270 R v Peel [1971] 1 NSWLR 247 R v Thomson; R v Houlton [2000] NSWCCA 309; (2000) 49 NSWLR 383 R v Yildiz [2006] NSWCCA 97; (2006) 160 A Crim R 218 Sadler v The Queen [2009] NSWCCA 83; (2009) 194 A Crim R 452 Spencer v Commonwealth [1907] HCA 8…
R v Olbrich [1999] HCA 54
Citation 29 (Para 1)

…s are established by Mr Harris on the balance of probabilities ( Weininger v The Queen [2003] HCA 14; (2003) 212 CLR 629 at [18]-[19] and R v Olbrich [1999] HCA 54; (1999) 199 CLR 270 at [27]).…
Veen v The Queen (No 2) [1988] HCA 14
Citation 30 (Para 1)

…e and the personal or subjective circumstances of the offender ( Veen v The Queen [1979] HCA 7; (1979) 143 CLR 458 at 490 and Veen v The Queen (No 2) [1988] HCA 14; (1988) 164 CLR 465 at 472).…
Veen v The Queen [1979] HCA 7
Citation 31 (Para 1)

…, and be proportionate to, the objective circumstances of the offence and the personal or subjective circumstances of the offender ( Veen v The Queen [1979] HCA 7; (1979) 143 CLR 458 at 490 and Veen v The Queen (No 2) [1988] HCA 14; (1988) 164 CLR 465 at 472).…
Spencer v The Commonwealth [1907] HCA 82
Citation 32 (Para 1)

…ket value' is often discussed and applied by this Court in land valuation matters. In this context, the following passage from Spencer v Commonwealth [1907] HCA 82; (1907) 5 CLR 418 is of assistance, albeit by analogy (at 432):…
Gittany Constructions Pty Ltd v Sutherland Shire Council [2006] NSWLEC 242
Citation 33 (Para 1)

…a general pattern of sentencing by the Court for offences such as the offence in question ( Gittany Constructions Pty Ltd v Sutherland Shire Council [2006] NSWLEC 242; (2006) 145 LGERA 189 at [179]-[182] and Rae at [69]).…
Environment Protection Authority v Waste Recycling and Processing Corporation [2006] NSWLEC 419
Citation 34 (Para 1)

…lso potential harm. Harm can be direct or indirect, individual or cumulative ( Environment Protection Authority v Waste Recycling and Processing Corp [2006] NSWLEC 419; (2006) 148 LGERA 299 at [145]-[147]; Axer Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority (1993) 113 LGERA 357 at 366 and Bentley v BGP Properties at [17…
Bentley v BGP Properties Pty Ltd [2006] NSWLEC 34
Citation 35 (Para 1)

…the objective gravity of the offence, the circumstances of the offence to which the Court may have regard include ( Bentley v BGP Properties Pty Ltd [2006] NSWLEC 34; (2006) 145 LGERA 234 at [163]; Plath v Rawson [2009] NSWLEC 178; (2009) 170 LGERA 253 at [48] and s 364A(1) of the WMA):…
Transport Workers’ Union of New South Wales v Australian Industrial Relations Commission [2008] FCAFC 26
Citation 36 (Para 1)

…he ancient maxim and its more modern formulation, applied in Transport Workers' Union of New South Wales v Australian Industrial Relations Commission [2008] FCAFC 26; (2008) 166 FCR 108 (at [38]), that:…
Axer Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority
Citation 37 (Para 1)

…vidual or cumulative ( Environment Protection Authority v Waste Recycling and Processing Corp [2006] NSWLEC 419; (2006) 148 LGERA 299 at [145]-[147]; Axer Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority (1993) 113 LGERA 357 at 366 and Bentley v BGP Properties at [175]).…
Camilleri's Stock Feeds Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority
Citation 38 (Para 1)

…reflects the seriousness with which Parliament views the offence and provides a sentencing "yardstick" ( Elias v The Queen [2013] HCA 31 at [27] and Camilleri's Stock Feeds Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority (1993) 32 NSWLR 683 at 698).…

Legislation Cited

Water Management Act 2000 (NSW) 3, 353G, 363B, 364A, 49A, 52, 59, 60, 91...
10 mentions (from Para 1)
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) 21A, 22, 3A
4 mentions (from Para 1)
Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) 257B, 257G
3 mentions (from Para 1)
Fines Act 1996 (NSW) 122, 6
3 mentions
Interpretation Act 1987 (NSW) 21, 8
3 mentions (from Para 1)
Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)
1 mention (from Para 1)
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
1 mention (from Para 1)
Valuation of Land Act 1916 (NSW)
1 mention (from Para 1)
Water Management Amendment Act 2008 (NSW)
1 mention (from Para 1)

Medium Neutral Citation:	Harrison v Harris [2013] NSWLEC 105
Hearing dates:	27 September and 26 November 2012
Decision date:	17 July 2013
Jurisdiction:	Class 5
Before:	Pepper J
Decision:	See orders at [178].
Catchwords:	SENTENCE - offence of tampering with water meter - whether offence committed intentionally - whether offence caused environmental harm - whether offence committed for financial benefit - calculation of value of unmetered water taken by reason of the commission of the offence - mitigating factors - fine imposed - publication order made.
Legislation Cited:	Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, ss 3A, 21A, 22 Criminal Procedure Act 1986, ss 257B, 257G Fines Act 1996, ss 6, 122 Interpretation Act 1987, ss 8, 21 Valuation of Land Act 1916 Water Management Act 2000, ss 3, 49A, 52, 59, 60, 91K, 353G, 363B, 364A
Cases Cited:	Axer Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority (1993) 113 LGERA 357 Bentley v BGP Properties Pty Ltd [2006] NSWLEC 34; (2006) 145 LGERA 234 Cabonne Shire Council v Environment Protection Authority [2001] NSWCCA 280; (2001) 115 LGERA 304 Camilleri's Stock Feeds Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority (1993) 32 NSWLR 683 Director-General of the Department of Environment and Climate Change v Rae [2009] NSWLEC 137; (2009) 168 LGERA 121 Elias v The Queen [2013] HCA 31 Environment Protection Authority v Barnes [2006] NSWCCA 246 Environment Protection Authority v Du Pont (Australia) Ltd [2013] NSWLEC 98 Environment Protection Authority v Queanbeyan City Council (No 3) [2012] NSWLEC 220 Environment Protection Authority v Waste Recycling and Processing Corp [2006] NSWLEC 419; (2006) 148 LGERA 299 Fahs v The Queen [2007] NSWCCA 26 Garrett v Freeman (No 5) [2009] NSWLEC 1; (2009) 164 LGERA 287 Garrett v Williams [2006] NSWLEC 785; (2006) 160 LGERA 115 Gittany Constructions Pty Ltd v Sutherland Shire Council [2006] NSWLEC 242; (2006) 145 LGERA 189 Harrison v Baring (No 2) [2012] NSWLEC 145 Hewitt v The Queen [2007] NSWCCA 353; (2007) 180 A Crim R 306 Hili v The Queen; Jones v The Queen [2010] HCA 45; (2010) 242 CLR 520 Knight v The Queen [2010] NSWCCA 51 Markarian v The Queen [2005] HCA 25; (2005) 228 CLR 357 Minister Administering the Crown Lands Act v NSW Aboriginal Land Council [2008] HCA 48; (2008) 237 CLR 285 Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39; (2011) 244 CLR 120 Murray Irrigation Limited v ICW Pty Ltd [2006] NSWLEC 23 Plath v Rawson [2009] NSWLEC 178; (2009) 170 LGERA 253 R v Olbrich [1999] HCA 54; (1999) 199 CLR 270 R v Peel [1971] 1 NSWLR 247 R v Thomson; R v Houlton [2000] NSWCCA 309; (2000) 49 NSWLR 383 R v Yildiz [2006] NSWCCA 97; (2006) 160 A Crim R 218 Sadler v The Queen [2009] NSWCCA 83; (2009) 194 A Crim R 452 Spencer v Commonwealth [1907] HCA 82; (1907) 5 CLR 418 Transport Workers' Union…