Carwoode Pty Ltd v Cardinia SC (Red Dot) [2008] VCAT 1334 (23 June 2008)
This was a case regarding an application for permits to subdivide land and construct various buildings ancillary to a freeway which would involve the removal of native vegetation to the detriment of the Growling Grass Frog. During the hearing of the merits, a challenge was made to VCAT’s jurisdiction to hear the matter and submissions were made that VCAT had failed to abide by the principles of natural justice and the Charter.
Detailed case note.
Found in 06. Environment, 2008, Victoria, Victorian Charter Caselaw, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, s24 - Fair Hearing
