TheTasmanian Dam Case: an advocate's memoir

The Tasmanian Dam Case offers a unique perspective on the intersection of environmental advocacy and legal precedent, highlighting its significance in shaping Australian law. The memoir provides insight into the 1980s case, focusing on the application for leave to intervene by the Tasmanian Wilderness Society and the subsequent oral submissions, which were heard as amicus curiae arguments. It underscores the importance of context in legal proceedings and reflects on the role of the High Court in Canberra during its early years, contributing to the development of the Australian Bar and legal profession. The account balances anecdotal details with broader observations on legal practice, offering a nuanced view of advocacy in environmental cases.

Black, M. (2015). TheTasmanian Dam Case: an advocate’s memoir. Griffith Law Review, 24(1), 22–40. https://doi.org/10.1080/10383441.2015.1047482