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About Us
Statement of Purpose
The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales is a specialist superior court of record. Its jurisdiction includes merits review, judicial review, civil enforcement, criminal prosecution, criminal appeals and civil claims about planning, environmental, land, mining and other legislation.
The Court’s purpose is to safeguard and maintain
- the rule of law
- equality of all before the law
- access to justice
- fairness, impartiality and independence in decision making
- processes that are consistently transparent, timely and certain
- accountability in its conduct and its use of public resources
- the highest standards of competency and personal integrity of its judges, commissioners and support staff.
To assist in fulfilling its purpose, the Court aims to achieve excellence in seven areas:
- Court leadership and management: To provide organisational leadership that promotes a proactive and professional management culture, pursues innovation and is accountable and open.
- Court planning and policies: To formulate, implement and review plans and policies that focus on fulfilling the Court’s purpose and improving the quality of its performance.
- Court proceedings: To ensure the Court’s proceedings and dispute resolution services are fair, effective and efficient.
- Public trust and confidence: To maintain and reinforce public trust and confidence in the Court and the administration of justice.
- User satisfaction: To understand and take into account the needs and perceptions of its users relating to the Court’s purpose.
- Court resources: To manage the Court’s human, material and financial resources properly, effectively and with the aim of gaining the best value.
- Affordable and accessible court services: To provide practical and affordable access to information, court processes and services.
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