Australia, Aug. 13 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on July 14:

1. On 12 March 2023, Mr Roger Kilby ("the applicant") was charged with murder, contrary to s 18(1)(a) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) ("Crimes Act").

2. On 21 February 2025, the matter came before the Local Court at Parkes. On that date, the Magistrate committed the matter to the Supreme Court of New South Wales for sentence.

3. The applicant moves on an Amended Notice of Motion, dated 18 June 2025, seeking to return the proceedings to the Local Court at Dubbo for a further committal hearing pursuant to s 101(1)(c) of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) ("CPA"). The section provides:

101 Higher court may refer accused perso...