Lawyers for Forests

Federal Court appeal launched

Lawyers for Forests Inc have commenced a new proceeding against the Minister for Environment and Gunns Limited.

LFF has filed a notice of appeal in the Federal Court against a decision that was made last month (9 April 2009). In April, a Judge rejected a challenge to the Minster’s decision to approve the construction and operation of Gunns’ pulp mill.

The case will be heard by 3 judges of the Federal Court. If LFF succeeds in the appeal, the Minister’s decision to approve the mill will be overturned.

The date of the hearing is not yet known.