Welcome to the 11th edition of our quarterly Digital Governance, Cyber and Privacy newsletter.
In a 4:3 split decision, the High Court has dismissed the appeal of Pafburn (The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 301), with the majority finding that those who delegate or entrust work to others cannot seek to exclude or limit their liability via the apportionment regime.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions (NZ Royal Commission) was established by the New Zealand Government on 1 February 2018 following widespread community and political calls.
The NSW Court of Appeal has overturned the Goldmate decision in a significant course correction for landowners affected by compulsory acquisitions in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has allowed an appeal against the refusal of a development application for a development permit for a material change of use for an 18-storey mixed used development.
An application for leave to appeal against a decision of the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland approving a development application for a development permit for a material change of use for a multiple dwelling residence in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm is refused.
