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Rapid assessment framework proposed for State significant projects in NSW

23 December, 2020
The NSW Government proposes to introduce industry-specific environmental assessment requirements, new assessment guidelines and an environmental impact statement certification regime for State significant projects. Public submissions on the proposed reforms will close on 12 February 2021. Read more

Top 10 Tips: What you need to know about development in NSW in 2021

14 December, 2020
Our prediction: The legal landscape is shifting away from being a roadblock to investment and towards facilitating upward momentum in the development space. Read more

Proposed NSW planning reforms to streamline health and educational projects

23 November, 2020
The NSW Government is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to State environmental planning policies relating to health services facilities, educational establishments and childcare facilities. Submissions will close on 17 December 2020. Read more

Draft plans for Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Western Parkland City on exhibition

22 November, 2020
A strategic vision and proposed approach to infrastructure contributions for key precincts within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Western Parkland City has been released. Public submissions on the exhibited documents will close on 18 December 2020. Read more

NSW court confirms approach to prosecuting separate environmental offences

27 October, 2020
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has reaffirmed that prosecutors should not lay a single charge in respect of multiple offences, including environmental offences. Read more

QLD Government proposes temporary planning law amendments to boost COVID-19 economic recovery

29 July, 2020
The Queensland Government has proposed a suite of reforms to the planning framework in order to assist Queensland’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The proposed amendments are not legislative, but rather amendments to regulations and rules made under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld), meaning they can be efficiently implemented. Anyone wishing to make submissions regarding the … Read more

New State Strategic Plan for Crown land in NSW

28 July, 2020
Crown Lands has released a draft State Strategic Plan for managing and using Crown land in NSW for public comment. Read more

NSW Productivity Commission releases issues paper on infrastructure contributions

23 July, 2020
The NSW Productivity Commission has released an issues paper on the NSW infrastructure contributions system and is currently seeking public submissions by 5 August 2020. Read more

High Court to decide the future of New Acland coal mine

09 July, 2020
The High Court is set to determine whether New Acland Coal’s application for an extension of the New Acland open-cut coal mine (Stage 3 Project) must be determined afresh as a result of bias on the part of the Land Court of Queensland. Read more
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