The interaction between landholders with mining and gas companies (miners) will become more topical as the 2015 NSW election gets closer.  It is useful therefore to consider how landholders can negotiate workable Land Access Arrangements (LLAs) that protect farm businesses and allow mining (exploration and production) activities. Landholders own the surface of the land.  The…

In recent times Senator Nova Perris has had emails that she intended to be private published in the national news.  The contents of those emails were highly embarrassing to Senator Peris and have the potential to fundamentally change how she is perceived by the broader community. Email and electronic media in general have forever changed…