Strathfield Municipal Council v Malass [2026] NSWLEC 66
Before: Pritchard J · NSW Land and Environment Court
Summary
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – contempt – application to inspect respondent’s property pursuant to r 23.8 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) – whether s 169 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) applies – relationship between UCPR r 23.8 and s 169 of the Evidence Act – whether inspection for the pur
Catchwords
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – contempt – application to inspect respondent’s property pursuant to r 23.8 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) – whether s 169 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) applies – relationship between UCPR r 23.8 and s 169 of the Evidence Act – whether inspection for the purpose of providing updating evidence demonstrating contempt is continuing
Outcome
The Court orders that: (1) The notice of motion filed 21 May 2026 is dismissed.
Legislation cited
Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) ss 56–60, 66 Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) ss 166–169 Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) r 23.8
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