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Legislative update: Councillor conduct

20 October 2025 | timer
The Minister for Western New South Wales has introduced a Bill relating to councillor conduct.


New NSW planning laws aim to speed up housing

22 September 2025 | timer
The NSW Government is proposing significant reforms to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW).


Changing expert witnesses during proceedings

25 August 2025 | timer
This case update considers expert witnesses.


Important Updates to AS4970–2025 Protection of Trees on Development Sites

6 August 2025 | timer
On 30 May 2025, the Australian Standard for tree protection on development sites was updated, to supersede AS4970-2009.


Pattern Book Development Code 2025 – Commencement

21 July 2025 | timer
The Pattern Book Development Code 2025 has commenced, which means that low-rise housing in the NSW Housing Pattern Book is eligible for a complying development pathway.


Case alert - Darley v City of Parramatta (No 2)

20 May 2025 | timer
This case revolves around the Council defending its decision regarding two separate applications for access to information by Councillor Darley.


Serious invasion of privacy – new tort

8 April 2025 | timer
The Commonwealth Parliament has recently passed legislation to create a statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy.


Congratulations to our Planning & Environment team

1 April 2025 | timer
Alan McKelvey, Catherine Morton, and David Gunter have been recognised in the latest announcements from Doyle's Guide.


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