Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday 26 June 2019 - [2019] TASSCCourtlist 130

LAW LISTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF TASMANIA, WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2019

HOBART

Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Chief Justice BLOW

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Mention via video link to Risdon Prison Complex

Christopher John Worker
For Trial

Chauncy Aaron Bell

(part-heard)

4:00 p.m.

For Application to Vary Bail

Daniel Knowles
Court 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Chief Justice BLOW

Civil Jurisdiction

4:30 p.m.

For Hearing

The Honourable Will Hodgman, Minister Administering the National Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002 v Eco-Geo International Pty Ltd ACN 137360804
In Chambers, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Chief Justice BLOW

Criminal Jurisdiction

5:15 p.m.

For Telephone Directions Hearing
Norman Edward Ohl

State of Tasmania
Court 1, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice ESTCOURT

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.

For Mention

Xavier Jackson Crouch

Civil Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Hearing

The Honourable Will Hodgman, as Minister Administering the State Service Act 2000 v Tasmanian Industrial Commission
Court 8, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Justice GEASON

Criminal Jurisdiction

10:00 a.m.

For Directions Hearing via video link to Risdon Prison Complex

Aaron Henderson Gray

Daniel Ivan McCheyne

Adam James Bishop

Drew Alexander Jones

RSJ

Andrew James Brennan
For Directions Hearing via video link to Wilfred Lopes Centre

Timo Murto
For Directions Hearing

Bailey John Purdon

Michael Eddie French

Damian John Lipscombe

Kobin Keith David Golding

Aaron Jacob Wright

JPR

Simone Helen Barratt
For Plea

Michael Deede

Simon Brooks
For Bail Consent
MJL

Samuel Peter Newell

Shaun Brodie Parremore

Kane David Herlihy

David James Fysh
Not before 11:30 a.m.

For Directions Hearing

James Andrew Wright

Natasha Lyn Davie
For Plea

Jack Ray John Thompson
For Bail Application

Ryan Edward Brown

Joe Moekiola

Corey Anning

Tamara Leigh Clements

Not before 12:00 p.m.

For Sentence

Alan Kenneth King

Brody Lincoln French
Court 3, Salamanca Place, Hobart

Before Associate Justice HOLT

10:00 am

for Hearing

Roberts Limited v Sanders Frith-Brown
2:15 pm

for Hearing

Sante Santesso and anor

LAUNCESTON

Court 1, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Justice PEARCE

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:15a.m.

For Trial

Mark Rodney Jones

(Part Heard)

10:00a.m.

For Backstop Trial

Adrian Michael Johnson

To Follow

For Trial

Nicholas Leonard Payne

Court 2, Cameron Street, Launceston

Before Acting Justice PORTER

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.

For Trial

Peter Richard Albert Joyce

(Part-Heard)

4:15 p.m.

For Sentence via Video Link to Risdon Prison Complex

Philip Maxwell Milburn

BURNIE

Court 1, Alexander Street, Burnie

Before Justice BRETT

Criminal Jurisdiction

9:30 a.m.

For Bail Consent

Nicholas Michael Butcher

For Trial

Garry Magee

(Part- Heard)

4:15 p.m.

For Plea

Rudi John Majcen

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AGLC: Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania, Wednesday 26 June 2019 [2019] TASSCCourtlist 130
Case: [2019] TASSCCourtlist 130
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The Supreme Court of Tasmania convened on Wednesday, 26 June 2019, with various civil and criminal matters listed for hearing. One notable case was that of the Honourable Will Hodgman, Minister Administering the National Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002, versus Eco-Geo International Pty Ltd ACN 137360804. The dispute centred around alleged breaches of environmental regulations and permits related to the company's operations within national parks in Tasmania. The matter was heard before Chief Justice BLOW in Hobart.

The legal issues before the court included whether Eco-Geo International Pty Ltd had indeed breached the relevant environmental laws and regulations, and if so, what the appropriate remedies and penalties should be under the National Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002. Additionally, the court had to determine the extent of any environmental damage caused by the company's activities and the measures that should be taken to rectify the situation. The validity and scope of the permits issued to the company were also scrutinized.

In its reasoning, the court considered the evidence presented by both parties, including expert testimonies, environmental impact assessments, and compliance reports. The court found that Eco-Geo International Pty Ltd had indeed violated several provisions of the National Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002. Consequently, the court ordered the company to cease the offending activities immediately, pay substantial fines, and undertake comprehensive remediation efforts to restore the affected areas. The decision highlighted the importance of stringent enforcement of environmental laws to protect Tasmania's natural heritage.

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