The High Court delivered its first climate case decision, setting a new standard for coal and gas projects in New South Wales.

The entities involved

• high court →

  courts with higher status than some of other courts, sometimes refer to supreme court

  • The high court is reviewing challenges brought against state legislation in Queensland.08:34
  • The High Court questioned the staggering use of buprenorphine in Punjab.07:47
• New South Wales →

  state of Australia

  • Matt Kean is advocating for a circular economy and climate legislation requiring GHG consideration in New South Wales.08:16
  • The Australian Plague Locust Commission is coordinating locust management across Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia.08:03

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