Recent Decision: Review of Compensation for Material Change
In the recent case of Henry v Georgetown Gold Operations Pty Ltd [2015] QLC 13, a landowner (Henry) applied to the Land Court to review compensation being paid under a compensation agreement on the basis that there had been a material change in circumstances since entering into an agreement with miner ERO. The decision provides a useful guide about what may constitute a material change in circumstances and how the Court approaches a review in compensation. It is relevant to landowners who have entered into conduct and compensation agreements (CCAs) or other land access agreements with coal seam gas companies and mining companies across Queensland. The Issue ERO held various mining leases under the Mineral Resources Act 1989 (Qld) (MRA)…