Criminal, civil and administrative laws in the NT
8 months ago — How environmental matters are regulated in the Northern Territory and the types of law commonly used.
Overview of legal proceedings in the NT
8 months ago — Legal action involves challenging the actions of one or more people, companies or public bodies in a court or tribunal. Necessary elements before you can start legal action are discussed below.
Costs of legal proceedings in the NT
8 months ago — The major costs of legal proceedings in the Northern Territory.
Judicial review and merits review in the NT
8 months ago — Decisions made by a Government Minister, Government Department, or a statutory authority are called administrative decisions. Some administrative decisions can be challenged or reviewed in a court or tribunal.
Role of Northern Territory, Commonwealth and Local Government
8 months ago — Environmental laws can be made by the Commonwealth Parliament, the Northern Territory Parliament and by local councils.
What is environmental law in the NT?
8 months ago — Environmental law means the laws that regulate the impact of human activities on the environment. Environmental law covers a broad range of activities that affect air, water, land, flora or fauna.
Guiding principles of environmental law in the NT
8 months ago — There are several guiding principles of environmental law at a national and international level. These can be useful as courts may sometimes use these principles when making decisions.
Sources of environmental law in the NT
8 months ago — There are two sources of law in Australia and the Northern Territory. These are legislation and common law. International laws may assist courts in deciding how to interpret the law. Information is also provided here on how to find laws.
