Land and Environment Court update
The latest decisions from the Land & Environment Court involving jurisdictional preconditions, interpretation of savings provision and compulsory acquisitions.
Government prevails over Desane in WestConnex appeal
The NSW Government’s controversial WestConnex development project receives a boost in the Court of Appeal. By KYE TRAN-TSAI and BENJAMIN ADAMS.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: May 2018
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
The latest from the High Court: May 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
The latest from the High Court: March 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
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.
The latest developments in Law Society advocacy & law reform: February 2017
The Law Society’s Policy and Practice team brings you a wrap-up of the most important issues of the moment.
Application of clause 4.6 of the Standard Instrument – analysis of recent case law
The power of a consent authority to vary a development standard under clause 4.6 of the Standard Instrument is an important aspect of planning regulations…
Certifiers’ powers revisited
Two recent decisions in the Court of Appeal have curtailed the grounds on which certificates can be set aside in judicial review proceedings. By JOSIE…