Summary

In March 1989, Dallhold Nickel, later called Queensland Nickel Management (QNM), applied to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) for a permit to offload nickel ore within the Marine Park. In June 1990, this permit was refused. Reconsideration for the proposal was requested and the case commenced in October 1990 and concluded in August 1992 when QNM withdrew from the appeal.

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) hearings included GBRMPA, QNM, the Saunders Beach Action Group, the North Queensland Conservation Council, the Queensland Commercial Fishermen's Organisation and the State of Queensland.

Evidence was heard from 78 witnesses and 421 exhibits were tendered over 283 days.

NOTE: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Dallhold Case (Additions) Archive (see Related Links).