D'Anastasi v Environment, Climate Change & Water NSW [2011] NSWCA 374

D'Anastasi v Environment, Climate Change & Water NSW [2011] NSWCA 374

Notice 1118170 issued under s 193 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 was invalid because it failed to identify the matter in connection with which it was issued, as required by s 193(1). The notice did not adequately specify the incident, period, or conduct under investigation to allow the appellant to respond meaningfully and within the statutory framework.

Parties
Appellant: Charles D'Anastasi; First Respondent: Environment, Climate Change & Water NSW; Second Respondent: Gregory Abood
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 December 2011
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment by Court of Appeal
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Statutory Notice Validity, Interpretation of S 193 Protection of the Environment Operations Act, Judicial Review of Administrative Action
Administrative Law Environmental Law Judicial Review Statutory Notice Validity Interpretation of S 193 Protection of the Environment Operations Act Judicial Review of Administrative Action

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Parties

Charles D'Anastasi

Appellant

Environment, Climate Change & Water NSW

First Respondent

Gregory Abood

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment by Court of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal has become moot or spent
  2. 2 Whether Notice 1118170 issued under s 193 of the POEO Act is valid
  3. 3 Construction of requirements under s 193 of the POEO Act for statutory notices

Ratio Decidendi

Notice 1118170 issued under s 193 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 was invalid because it failed to identify the matter in connection with which it was issued, as required by s 193(1). The notice did not adequately specify the incident, period, or conduct under investigation to allow the appellant to respond meaningfully and within the statutory framework.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Appeal allowed with costs.
  • The appellant is entitled to a declaration that Notice 1118170 issued to the appellant by an officer of the first respondent bearing date 1 September 2010 is void.