Post #3619289
2026-07-06 03:23 UTC
It is comforting to know that the #Rich can’t do everything they want and that they will be held accountable. What is less clear is the ecological damage (vegetation and wildlife) that was done by the ?illegal? clearfelling of the land parcel. Even if the developer was to abide by the legally binding order to replant natives, it will take years to return to its original state.
Unanswered are questions regarding the dubious ?shell? company which recently bought the land. Truly, #RealtyDevelopers can be some of the most #Greedy and #Unprincipled people who have little to no respect for laws and regulations — such as they are.
There is also, of course, the lack of political will to save and conserve #Koala colonies and their habitat in #NSW.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/developer-quietly-sells-illegally-cleared-barden-ridge-site/106878518
#AusPol #NSW #Conservation
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@maudenificent@aus.social 2026-07-06 03:43
@RaymondPierreL3@aus.social The problem with fines is that they are simply a “cost” to major offenders. True damages — restoring the common good by undoing or repairing the harm — would start with offenders losing the subject properties altogether. i.e. confiscate the land itself AND charge the offender the costs of restoring it. and slap an ankle bracelet on them, and supervise them doing the re-planting or, calculate penalties as a percentage of net wealth, or income