Jo Slater is a senior associate in our planning, environment and first nations practice
Jo specialises in the areas of environmental, planning, energy, land access and Aboriginal cultural heritage laws. She acts for a range of corporate and Government clients in the energy, telecommunications, transport and resources sectors around Australia.
Jo has been seconded to the in-house legal team of two of Australia's largest telecommunications companies and draws on this experience to provide clear, practical and business-focused advice. She has particular expertise in telecommunications land access and planning.
Jo is actively involved in Ashurst's pro bono program and is the co-ordinator of the Sustainability Business Clinic run in collaboration with the University of Melbourne and the Special Circumstances Advocacy program run in collaboration with Youthlaw Community Legal Centre.
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Native Title Year in Review 2023-2024
We are once again delighted to publish our ninth annual Native Title Year in Review.
18 Jun 2024
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Next generation good faith issues – Gomeroi v Santos appeal
18 Jun 2024
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High price of poor conduct – unreasonable conduct risks costs order
13 Jun 2024
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Director of National Parks criminally liable for breaches of Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act
12 Jun 2024
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Federal Court confirms river mouth can be granted under ALRA
12 Jun 2024
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Full Court considers connection but High Court to have final word
11 Jun 2024
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Federal Court makes negative determination of native title
07 Jun 2024
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Doctrine of frustration considered for native title agreement
06 Jun 2024
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Further litigation of First Nations consultation rights for offshore projects in the wake of Tipakalippa
06 Jun 2024
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Update on Federal cultural heritage protection applications
06 Jun 2024
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