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Proceedings in Class 5 involve:
Proceedings in Class 5 involve summary criminal enforcement proceedings, usually by government authorities prosecuting offences against planning or environmental laws.
Class 5 prosecutions are heard by a judge without a jury.
Practice and procedure in Class 5 matters can be found in Practice Note Class 5 proceedings. (PDF , 218.7 KB)
Of the new prosecutions commenced in 2022:
Of the prosecutions determined by the Court in 2022:
Of the prosecutions determined by the Court in 2022:
The penalties imposed included fines, orders to pay clean up or investigation costs, publication orders and environmental service orders. Fines ranged from $10,000 to $540,000.
In 2022, 55% of Class 5 prosecutions were finalised within 16 months of commencement. The median completion time was 477 days.
In 2022, Class 5 prosecutions were 14% of the Court's finalised caseload.
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