Expanded statutory protections may shield the Government from liability for loss it knowingly causes, raising questions about the limits of ‘good faith’.
By Ballanda Sack and Marlon Shou - 1 min read
Incentives for conservation and restoration on private land through a new national biodiversity market.
By Sarah Brugler, Benjamin J. Richardson and James Fitzsimons - 1 min read
How reasonable grounds, uncertainty and audience shape the assessment of climate‑related commitments.
By Peta Stevenson, Tamara Hunter, Emma Newnham and Madelyn Attwood - 2 min read
With some of the most significant changes in three decades, clients may be at risk of falling afoul of an empowered NSW EPA.
By Madeleine O'Connor - 1 min read
The Castle gets a real life sequel as TfNSW steps up compulsory acquisitions for the Western Sydney Airport and it’s associated Aerotropolis.
By Tom White and Alex Beale - 6 min read
Has legislative intervention gone too far? This NSWCA decision on a new design and building duty of care has big ramifications for the industry.
By Keith Redenbach - 2 min read
Recent environment and planning law decisions examining court-approved development applications, Interim Heritage Orders and more.
By Alistair Knox, Kristyn Glanville and Kyla Brunton - 2 min read
Regulatory watchdogs, ASIC and ACCC, are cracking down on greenwashing claims made by businesses and the consequences for false green claims are greater than ever.
By Teresa Torcasio and Katie Lau - 2 min read
With major infrastructure development in rural areas, lawyers should be knowledgeable of the Just Terms Act and what is compensable for resumption of land.
By Andrew Beatty and Paul Day - 2 min read
The latest decisions from the Land & Environment Court involving jurisdictional preconditions, interpretation of savings provision and compulsory acquisitions.
By Alistair Knox and Erin Keogh - 3 min read
The Law Society of NSW Briefing Paper brings you up to speed with the latest trends, cases and future direction of climate change litigation.
By Andrew Small - 1 min read
An expert analysis of recent cases in climate change litigation and what we can expect in 2022.
By Dr Laura Schuijers - 2 min read
The past year has seen many interesting developments across the various classes of jurisdiction of the Land and Environment Court.
By Alistair Knox - 1 min read