Tony Denholder is a partner in our planning, environment and first nations practice
Tony specialises in energy and resources and government with a recognised specialty expertise in native title law. For the last two decades, he has advised on the development and operation of some of Australia's largest energy, infrastructure, and resources projects. This has included the development of new mine, gas, LNG, pipeline, port and rail projects.
He has advised companies in the mining sector for over 15 years including Rio Tinto. His practice focuses on the development of new mine and related infrastructure projects, including port and rail developments.
Tony is also the joint Practice Head of Ashurst's Native Title practice, the only practice in Australia ranked Band 1 by Chambers Asia-Pacific every year since 2007.
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Little progress in cultural heritage reform around Australia in 2024-2025
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Australian Law Reform Commission releases Discussion Paper in future acts regime inquiry
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Native Title Act's expedited procedure under challenge
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Native title costs decisions: trends and recent developments
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Indigenous respondents can be removed as parties to native title claims
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Treaty update – full steam ahead in some jurisdictions, while others wind back progress
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High Court confirms Native Title Act connection can be met by spiritual connection
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Glacial progress of developments in native title compensation
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Commonwealth cultural heritage protection applications: still top of mind for First Nations Groups
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Public interest key to Santos' success in the National Native Title Tribunal
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