Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Joanna Ling, Special Counsel, Thomson Geer; Accredited Specialist in Planning & Environmental Law, Planning and Environment Law ‘Ones to Watch’, Best Lawyers, Planning and Environment Law ‘Rising Star’, Doyle's Guide 2024
PFAs Contamination in Australia
Explore the growing legal and regulatory challenges surrounding PFAs (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in Australia. Craig Tidemann examines emerging litigation, compliance obligations, and liability risks for landowners, corporations, and government bodies in this complex and evolving area of environmental law.
Presented by Craig Tidemann, Partner, Thomson Geer; Best Lawyers, Planning and Environmental Law 2016 – 2025, Water Law 2020 - 2025, Water Lawyer of the Year 2021
Presenters
Craig Tidemann, Partner, Thomson Geer
Craig is experienced in all areas of planning, development, environment, contaminated land, heritage, water, pollution, waste, compulsory acquisition, and workplace health and safety law. He is also experienced in the preparation and conduct of litigation in the NSW Land & Environment Court and other specialist Courts and Tribunals across Australia. Craig has valuable 'in-house' experience gained through senior positions at top ASX 100 listed companies, including being the secretary to Health Safety and Environment committees of boards and senior management teams. He combines his commercial experience with practical know-how to guide clients through the myriad of planning and environment laws, drawing on his network of professionals to advance client endeavours.
Joanna Ling, Special Counsel, Thomson Geer
Joanna advises and acts for major Australian companies and individuals in all areas of planning, development, environment, contaminated land, heritage, water, pollution, waste, and compulsory acquisition. She has extensive experience acting for both consent authorities and proponents across a range of development types throughout all stages of property use and development. Joanna became an Accredited Specialist in Planning & Environment Law in 2020. She was recognised as 'One to watch' in Best Lawyers for 2024 and 2025 and as a Rising Star in Doyle's Guide for 2024.
