Natural Resources Access Regulator v Lidokew Pty Ltd [2024] NSWLEC 59

Land and Environment Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Natural Resources Access Regulator v Lidokew Pty Ltd [2024] NSWLEC 59 Hearing dates: 29 May 2024 Date of orders: 17 June 2024 Decision date: 17 June 2024 Jurisdiction: Class 5 Before: Duggan J Decision: See orders at [63] Catchwords: SENTENCING – Defendant guilty of three offences against of s 91I(2) of the Water Management Act 2000 (NSW) – objective seriousness low – strict liability – no environmental harm – subjective circumstances – totality principle – fine imposed – publication order – moiety Legislation Cited: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) Fines Act 1996 (NSW) Water Management Act 2000 (NSW) Cases Cited: Ace Demolition & Excavation Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority [2024] NSWCCA 4 Axer Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority (1993) 113 LGERA 357 Camilleri's Stock Feeds Pty Ltd v EPA (1993) 32 NSWLR 683 Chief Executive, Office of Environment & Heritage v Orica Pty Ltd; Environment Protection Authority v Orica Pty Ltd [2015] NSWLEC 109 Environment Protection Authority v Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd (2008) 163 LGERA 71 Environment Protection Authority v Barnes [2006] NSWCCA 246 Environment Protection Authority v Waste Recycling and Processing Corporation (2006) 148 LGERA 299 Hoare v The Queen (1989) 167 CLR 348 Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357 Natural Resources Regulator v Lidokew Pty Ltd [2023] NSWLEC 130 Pearce v The Queen (1998) 194 CLR 610 R v De Simoni (1981) 147 CLR 383 R v Visconti [1982] 2 NSWLR 104 Category: Sentence Parties: Natural Resources Access Regulator (Prosecutor) Lidokew Pty Ltd (Defendant) Representation: Counsel: H El-Hage SC and A Brown (Prosecutor) C R Ireland (Defendant)