State cops a spray...again
Feb 2009 |In June 2008 the Queensland Supreme Court held the Queensland Department of Primary Industries (DPI) liable for damage cause to commercial coffee plantation in the course of its papaya fruit flu eradication program in 2005. The State subsequently appealed the trial judge's decision, however the decision was unchanged. This case demonstrates the courts willingness to hold public authorities liable for their actions, whether arising out of policy decisions or not.
Daniel Best, Partner | dbest@carternewell.com and Stacey Leeke, Solicitor
Agribusiness Alert
February Newsletter 2009