The NT Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that the territory government is legally responsible for providing safe drinking water in remote communities. Lawyers say the decision could have implications for a wider class action on remote housing.
A ruling that the Northern Territory government is legally responsible for safe drinking water in remote communities has been upheld by the NT Court of Appeal.
"It is not relevant … whether or not the water is supplied by a third party with statutory responsibility for the supply of essential services such as water." Mr Kelly said similar practical solutions would be much more impactful than any compensation awarded by the court. That class action in the Federal Court is being led by two residents of Gunbalanya in West Arnhem Land, and is seeking compensation for rent, damages and orders for repairs to housing they say is unsafe, uninhabitable and subject to excessive rent.There are concerns about the quality of drinking water quality in "almost all" remote NT communities. What can be done about it?
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