Holman Webb Lawyers helps to secure protection of the Great Artesian Basin

Holman Webb Lawyers was recently involved in Federal Court litigation to protect the Great Artesian Basin ("GAB") from long-term environmental damage.

This article provides a high-level summary of the case and highlights the need for legislative reform to protect vital freshwater resources in Australia.

What is the GAB?

The GAB contains a vast volume of underground water and is the largest groundwater basin in Australia, covering an immense area of approximately 1.7 million square kilometres across four states and territories.

The GAB is an invaluable natural resource for the regions it underlies, providing a reliable source of freshwater deep beneath the arid and semi-arid landscapes of Australia. Without this vast underground reservoir, many parts of inland Australia would struggle to support their populations and economies.