Court Bars Activism in Golf Course Trial | Adelaide News

A Adelaide judge has slammed activism in court, ruling that Greg Norman’s golf course design firm doesn’t need to testify in a high-stakes $45 million redevelopment case — calling the trial strictly legal, not political. The case pits a public servant and traditional owner against the state’s special legislation that bypassed federal environmental protections to fast-track the project, which cleared hundreds of trees. While the government claims Aboriginal consultation was thorough, plaintiffs argue it’s legally insufficient. The judge made it clear: the court won’t weigh public policy or activism, and warned against implying bias. The trial begins August — and with it, a pivotal test of federal environmental law versus state-driven development. Meanwhile, Adelaide locks in hosting the women’s Australian Open through 2031, with LIV Golf events also on the horizon — promising economic gains amid mounting environmental scrutiny. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ddfcfc1e4676d73