Compulsory acquisition: what is a ‘genuine attempt’ to negotiate?
Negotiating with acquiring authorities can be a minefield for dispossessed landowners as ambiguity over section 10A of the Just Terms Act pervades.
Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991
Court of Appeal re-characterises ‘public purpose’ under Just Terms Act
Overturning a decision in the NSWLEC, this decision has significant implications for public land acquisitions across the State.
‘Rebuilding NSW’ on private land: who has compensation rights?
The NSW government plans to undertake over $31 billion in transport infrastructure-related capital works over the next four years. By ANDREW BEATTY and MARLON SHOU.