High Court Rules on Light Rail Compensation
Update: 2025-12-17
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Sydneys light rail project, initially projected at $1.6 billion, ended up costing $3.1 billion, sparking a legal battle for years. The High Court recently ruled in favor of businesses affected by the construction, allowing them to seek damages from the government. The court found that Transport for New South Wales failed to minimize interference with the businesses use of their land during the project. However, the court also upheld a previous ruling that a 40% commission owed to the class actions financial backer cannot be recouped as additional damages.
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