Justice Stein's 1993 judgment in the New South Wales land and environment court: What does it mean for conservation of endangered fauna and fauna impact statements?

The law affecting the protection and conservation of "endangered" fauna in New South Wales (i.e., animal species listed on Schedule 12 of the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974) is continuing to evolve. In this paper I discuss the implications in this area that arise from a 1993 judgment by Justice Stein in relation to an appeal in the Land and Environment Court.