Posted Sun 15 Nov 2026 at 4:29pm
Sun 15 Nov 2026 at 4:29pm
In short:
Following a long-running legal battle, the Federal Court has ruled Lorella Springs’ tourism permit invalid.
Native title holders are claiming a “hard fought win”, despite the court rejecting a number of their key arguments.
What’s next?
The permit has been set aside, with the Pastoral Land Board ordered to reassess the application “according to law”.
