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Need an expert criminal lawyer at your next court appearance at the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales?

The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales is located at 225 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW. It specialises in cases related to planning, environmental protection, and development disputes. The court plays a critical role in balancing development and environmental conservation within the state.

Contact

arrow 5   Address: 225 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

arrow 5   Phone: (02) 9113 8200

arrow 5   Email: lecourt@justice.nsw.gov.au

Opening Hours

arrow 5   Registry: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

How to Get There

The courthouse is located in Sydney’s legal district, within walking distance of Martin Place Station and easily accessible by train and bus services.

Parking near Land and Environment Court

Limited street parking is available, and nearby paid parking facilities include Domain Car Park and Wilson Parking. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport due to the high demand for parking in the CBD area.

Overview of the Court

arrow 5   The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales is a specialist environmental and planning court established in 1980.

arrow 5   It is a superior court of record with exclusive jurisdiction in environmental matters.

arrow 5   The Court is located at Windeyer Chambers, Level 4, 225 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000.

Jurisdiction and Types of Cases

Land and Environment Matters

arrow 5   The Court deals with matters such as development approvals, compulsory purchase compensation, and prosecutions for environmental offences.

arrow 5   It also handles civil enforcement and judicial review of decisions under planning or environmental laws.

arrow 5   The Court has the power to make decisions about certain types of native title claims in NSW.

Types of Cases Heard

arrow 5   The Court hears appeals concerning development application decisions by local councils and building application decisions and orders by local councils.

arrow 5   It also deals with environmental crimes, such as pollution, and hears appeals from people found guilty of an environmental offence in a local court.

arrow 5   The Court can hear appeals from the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal.

Court Structure and Procedures

arrow 5   The Court is a single-judge court, with a President and several judges.

arrow 5   The Court has developed a particular system of rules and practices to deal with its jurisdiction.

arrow 5   The Court can hear cases in various locations throughout NSW.

Role of Solicitors

arrow 5   Solicitors can act on behalf of councils and private clients required to attend the Land and Environment Court.

arrow 5   They can assist clients in understanding the processes of the Court and advise and represent clients in the Court.

arrow 5   Solicitors can also assist clients involved in planning or environmental law disputes by developing a cost-effective and efficient litigation strategy or engaging in alternative dispute resolution processes.

Powers and Orders

arrow 5   The Court has the power to make a range of orders, including orders for compensation, injunctions, and declarations.

arrow 5   The Court can also make orders for the enforcement of planning and environmental laws.

arrow 5   The Court’s decisions can be appealed to the Court of Appeal.

Key Information and Resources

arrow 5   The Court’s jurisdiction covers New South Wales, including South Wales.

arrow 5   The Court is a specialist environmental and planning court, with a focus on merits review, judicial review, civil enforcement, criminal prosecution, and criminal appeals.

arrow 5   The Court’s website provides information on its jurisdiction, procedures, and decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

If you’re a party to a case in the NSW Local, District or Supreme Court, you can use the NSW Online Registry website to:

  1. Search for cases.

  2. View case information.

  3. Download case documents (such as judgements and court orders)

  4. View court dates.

The most recently published judgments and decisions are listed on the NSW Caselaw homepage. To find judgments or decisions of a particular court or tribunal, use the Caselaw advanced search and browse pages.

It is open to the public, but attendance is required in person. Please adhere and check the latest court memorandums regarding attendance.

It is open to the public, but attendance is required in person. Please adhere and check the latest court memorandums regarding attendance.

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Police must ensure that the evidence they provide to the prosecutor will likely result in the outcome they are seeking and that the evidence was obtained legally and within their police powers. The reliability of the evidence lies with the police who worked on the matter. The police must ensure it is air tight to effect a good outcome. In circumstances like this, it is best to reach out to a lawyer for legal help.

In Criminal Law, Bail refers to a situation in which a person who is accused of a criminal offence is released from the custody of police officers, in exchange for a “bail undertaking”. A bail undertaking usually refers to where a person known to the accused person, provides an undertaking to the Court that if the accused person fails to comply with bail, including any bail conditions, they are liable to pay a sum of money. 

Our criminal lawyers cover a multitude of areas, including more serious offences. Including but not limited to:

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Family violence is among the most common cases we encounter, with both men and women subject to institutional abuse. While it doesn’t necessarily entail sexual abuse, in many cases, it does, and sexual assault is part of the Criminal Code. We handle such cases with confidentiality and cautiousness to ensure the best possible compensation outcomes.

Children-related Issues
The children’s court is frequently confronted with issues of child protection, children’s rights, custody arrangements as a result of divorce, parental responsibilities, and more.

Because we understand how far the impacts of such situations can go in the memories of children, we work rapidly and efficiently to establish protective measures against children’s trauma and minimize time spent in a children’s court. You and your children are fully protected with us!

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We have a track record of achieving outstanding results when it comes to drug offence charges, ranging from demolishing the possibility of a criminal conviction, dropping charges through negotiations, securing “not guilty” verdicts in court trials, and more.

Our drug offences include commercial drug charges, drug importation charges, drug possession charges, and cultivating prohibited plant charges. We also work with minor possessions of prohibited drug offences, providing you with legal assistance and representation throughout the process!

Fraud

Fraud is considered one of the most scheming criminal offences, and accordingly, it is punished severely by the court system’s penal code and criminal code. As specified by Australia’s penal code, the penalties can go as high as ten years of imprisonment.

Accordingly, understanding the criminal law adequately and reaching out for professional legal advice to be your intermediary with the criminal justice system is a must. We also cover in forgery, identity crimes, tax fraud, Medicare fraud, and ID fraud.

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