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Environment & Planning publications
30-06-11 |
ADT confirms the scope of the PPIP Act exemption when using personal information
In the recent decision of QN & Ors v Commissioner of Fire the Administrative Decisions Tribunal confirmed the limited application of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) to personal information when determining suitability for employment by a State and Local Government agency.
In the recent decision of QN & Ors v Commissioner of Fire the Administrative Decisions Tribunal confirmed the limited application of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) to personal information when determining suitability for employment by a State and Local Government agency.
23-06-11 |
New Guidelines clarify Councils' obligations under GIPA Act
On 31 May 2011 the Office of the Information Commissioner published the highly anticipated Guidelines on obligations to publish personal information associated with development applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW).
On 31 May 2011 the Office of the Information Commissioner published the highly anticipated Guidelines on obligations to publish personal information associated with development applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW).
24-05-11 |
State Government signals first steps in NSW major planning reform
Following the announcement by the Premier on 4 April 2011 foreshadowing a full review of NSW planning legislation, the State Government has begun implementing its pledge of scrapping Part 3A of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
Following the announcement by the Premier on 4 April 2011 foreshadowing a full review of NSW planning legislation, the State Government has begun implementing its pledge of scrapping Part 3A of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
15-04-11 |
Onus of proof in the Land & Environment Court
A recent decision in the Land & Environment Court shows that while an Applicant does not need to prove their entitlement to relief, they still need to present persuasive evidence to meet s 10(2) of the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006.
A recent decision in the Land & Environment Court shows that while an Applicant does not need to prove their entitlement to relief, they still need to present persuasive evidence to meet s 10(2) of the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006.
22-03-11 |
Ensure subpoenas serve their purpose
This recent decision in the Land and Environment Court considered applications to set aside subpoenas and notices to produce, highlighting the need to ensure forensic purpose and reasonable timelines to ensure they are not too broad or oppressive.
This recent decision in the Land and Environment Court considered applications to set aside subpoenas and notices to produce, highlighting the need to ensure forensic purpose and reasonable timelines to ensure they are not too broad or oppressive.
16-03-11 |
New appeals regime and other recent planning law amendments
New appeals regime and other recent planning law amendments
New appeals regime and other recent planning law amendments
17-05-10 |
Contractors and Principals at Risk for Environmental Law Liability
Recent cases in the Land and Environment Court (NSW) have highlighted the real risks involved in the engagement of contractors. This bulletin briefly examines these cases and looks at ways to manage the risk.
Recent cases in the Land and Environment Court (NSW) have highlighted the real risks involved in the engagement of contractors. This bulletin briefly examines these cases and looks at ways to manage the risk.
11-11-09 |
NGERS Update
An update on the National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting Scheme, new developments and possible implications for business.
An update on the National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting Scheme, new developments and possible implications for business.