Australia, Feb. 9 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on Jan. 9:

1. GJE has multiple sclerosis (MS). She and her husband, GKA, submitted a development application (DA) to the respondent - their local government council - seeking approval for renovations to their home. GJE and GKA contend that the renovations were intended to accommodate GJE's disability.

2. GJE and GKA lodged the application on 22 December 2021. The respondent refused the application by decision dated 22 July 2022. GJE and GKA appealed this decision to the Land and Environment Court in August 2022. There was a conciliation conference in December 2022 and on 2 December 2022 the Land and Environment Court made consent orders ...