UQ Climate Change Research Network workshop on being an expert witness
University of Queensland (UQ) – 3 November 2025 Presented by SENV Adjunct Associate Professor & Barrister Chris McGrath Workshop agenda & references
Smith v Fonterra
A remarkable decision for climate litigation globally.
Waratah Coal v Youth Verdict (Galilee Coal Project)
A landmark decision rejecting a major coal mine in Queensland based on human rights, climate change and other grounds.
Posted in Case Studies, Land Court of Queensland
Tagged climate change, climate litigation
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Sharma v Minister for the Environment
A groundbreaking decision at trial on the duty of care for climate change in Australia that was overturned on appeal.
Carmichael Coal (“Adani”) Mine cases in the Federal Court
Litigation in the Federal Court of Australia against one of the largest coal mines in the world.
Posted in Case Studies, Federal Court of Australia
Tagged adani, carmichael coal mine, climate litigation
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