Original language
English
Country
Australia
Date of text
Sources
Court name
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Seat of court
Melbourne
Reference number
[2009] VCAT 1453
Abstract
An Australian State Court approved a permit for the subdivision on land subject to condition that the owner demonstrates how the development will deal with and minimize flood risks to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority prior to commencing development. The approval was based on two expert reports pertaining to effects of sea level rise due to climate change.
Source:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/litigation/bernhard-seifert-v-colac-otway-shire-council-victoria-civil-and-administrative-court-2009/