❓ Question asks if the Minister for Environment sought advice on EPA assessments potentially at risk of legal challenge following a Supreme Court decision. The Minister's answer is negative, stating existing approvals remain valid unless invalidated by a court.
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Following the Supreme Court decision SAVE BEELIAR WETLANDS (INC) -v- JACOB [2015] WASC 482 , has the Minister sought advice from his Departments on other Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessments where policies were not applied and which might be at risk of challenge, and: (a) If so, how many cases were identified; and (b) will the Minister table the list?
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Answered
15 March 2016
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
27 days
No. All existing environmental approvals remain valid, unless found invalid by a court.
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