Compensating compulsorily acquired trade-related leases
A new take on the valuation of leasehold interests in resumption of land cases.
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 7 min read
Risky business: super case heats up climate debate
ILONA MILLAR & SHARONA COUTTS examine how regulators, corporations and individuals are starting to see climate change as a matter of financial risk management.
By Ilona Millar and Sharona Coutts - 9 min read
What you didn’t know about the landmark Rocky Hill judgment
The significance of the landmark Rocky Hill judgment – beyond climate change. By JOHN WATTS, KEN EVELEIGH., MICHAEL MANIKAS AND JEFF KITE.
By John Watts, Ken Eveleigh, Michael Manikas and Jeff Kite - 7 min read
Dispossessed business owners see a narrowing of just compensation
A recent decision has narrowed the scope of compensation for many resumed businesses, notwithstanding a clear statutory obligation to ‘justly compensate’ them. By ANDREW BEATTY…
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 6 min read
‘Unlawful’ and ‘indefensible’: Murray-Darling Basin Authority receives damning report card
RICHARD BEASLEY SC delivers a scathing report of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s ‘unlawful’ and ‘incomprehensible’ mismanagement of the Basin.
By Richard Beasley - 8 min read
Climate change takes centre stage in Land and Environment Court
Gloucester Resources v Minister for Planning marks the first time an Australian court has refused a development on the basis of its climate change impacts.
By Robert White, Jemilah Hallinan and Belinda Rayment - 8 min read
The mainstreaming of climate litigation
A landmark Australian judgment has shone a light on how climate change is now working its way into traditional areas of litigation around the world.
By Martijn Wilder and Sharona Coutts - 10 min read
Managing our scarce water resources: developments in the Murray-Darling
Analysis of the latest legal and policy developments in the Murray-Darling Basin ahead of the much anticipated Royal Commission report. By EMMA CARMODY.
By Emma Carmody - 8 min read
Changing the legal status of nature: recent developments and future possibilities
Changing the legal status of nature from an object, or human property, to a rights-bearing subject in law is an emerging legal movement. By DR…
By Michelle Maloney - 6 min read
Judicial guidance on procedure in Strata Renewal Proceedings
Judgements in the the Land and Environment Court of NSW. provide useful guidance about Strata Renewal Proceedings when owners can’t agree. By PAUL VERGOTIS and…
By Paul Vergotis and Katharine Huxley - 6 min read
New Year ushers in sweeping reform of state planning laws
Planning authorities will be required to prepare Community Consultation Plans, which may supplement public participation requirements under legislation. By JOSIE WALKER.
By Josie Walker - 5 min read