Tess Birch is a senior associate in our planning, environment and first nations practice
Tess acts for a range of energy, resources, telecommunications, government and large commercial and industrial clients across Australia, with particular expertise in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
She advises in relation to project approvals and regulatory compliance, across planning, environment, heritage, energy, mining, telecommunications and native title frameworks.
Tess has experience in project management and stakeholder engagement, and has assisted clients to engage with local government, regulators, landowners, traditional owners, experts and opposing counsel, to ensure seamless delivery of complex projects and careful management of litigation.
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Native Title Year in Review 2023-2024
We are once again delighted to publish our ninth annual Native Title Year in Review.
18 Jun 2024
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Next generation good faith issues – Gomeroi v Santos appeal
18 Jun 2024
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High price of poor conduct – unreasonable conduct risks costs order
13 Jun 2024
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NSW Court clarifies meaning of "lawfully used or occupied" in Aboriginal Land Rights Act
12 Jun 2024
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Director of National Parks criminally liable for breaches of Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act
12 Jun 2024
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Federal Court confirms river mouth can be granted under ALRA
12 Jun 2024
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Full Court considers connection but High Court to have final word
11 Jun 2024
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Federal Court makes negative determination of native title
07 Jun 2024
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Doctrine of frustration considered for native title agreement
06 Jun 2024
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Further litigation of First Nations consultation rights for offshore projects in the wake of Tipakalippa
06 Jun 2024
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