Nageer v Environmental Protection Agency Exxon and the Attorney-General: from High Court to Appeal

Date filed: 25 January 2024

Status: Complete

The story of the case:

The judge ruled against Nageer on the main issue. However we successfully reversed the judge’s decision on joinder. On 6 November 2024 the appeal judges ruled that  section 94 (1) of the Petroleum Activities Act does not mandate that the State and Exxon as a licensee to be named parties “as of right” in judicial review proceedings under the JRA, in relation to the EPA’s obligations and responsibilities. Exxon has repaid the costs awarded against Nageer at first instance. The Attorney-General however still has not repaid the costs wrongly awarded to him against Nageer.

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