The Federal Court of Australia has amended the dates of the highly anticipated hearing of Save Wallum Incorporated v Clarence Property Corporation Limited, to 21-28 February 2025.
Save Wallum campaigners say they’ve packed down their protest blockade camp at the Omega Circuit site in Brunswick Heads’ Bayside Estate.
Save Wallum says that this hearing, which was due to begin Monday, 14 October 2024, will be a pivotal moment in the fight to protect 30 hectares of rare coastal heathland and culturally significant Wallum ecology in Brunswick Heads. A temporary injunction on the planned Wallum Estate residential development, a Federal Court order, is still in place. At the February hearing a permanent injunction will be sought that could halt the development permanently, leading to the potential buy-back of the land for community and conservation purposes.
‘We are very pleased with this [postponement] outcome,’ said Luciana Bowen, Save Wallum Inc. President.
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‘The rescheduled dates provide us with the additional time we need to prepare thoroughly and ensure that the full ecological and cultural significance of the Wallum area is recognised in court.’
The court case centres upon the proposed development at 15 Torakina Road, Brunswick Heads, which Save Wallum says threatens a High Ecological Value (HEV) site and vital wildlife corridor.
‘As we approach the new court dates, we encourage the community to continue standing with us,’ said Luciana Bowen.
‘Contributions to our legal fund will directly support this critical legal challenge, and your involvement remains vital to ensuring a positive outcome for the environment and future generations.’
The Echo sought comment from Clarence Property.
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