Environment and Planning Law update 2023

Recent environment and planning law decisions examining court-approved development applications, Interim Heritage Orders and more.

A day in the life of Michelle Kelly

LSJ meets Lismore solicitor Michelle Kelly.

New penalty regime for planning law breaches

Pending changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 will create a new system of tiered penalties for planning offences. By JOSIE WALKER.

Legal challenges like Bulga key to safeguarding against corruption

Removal of third party merits appeals to the Land and Environment Court has been the goal of mining and gas industries. Recourse to an independent,…