Authors: James Plumb, Partner and Jasmine Wood, Associate
A compensation dispute between landholders and a major coal seam gas producer over compensation has been determined by the Land Court.
In a decision handed down 18 August 2017, the Land Court has considered the provisions of the petroleum legislation regarding a review of compensation where the landholders contended there had been a material change in circumstances following the entry into a conduct and compensation agreement (CCA).
Nothdurft & Anor v QGC Pty Limited & Ors 1 provides helpful insight into how the Land Court will apply the material change threshold to compensation reviews.
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