Nearly 10 years on from the introduction of the anti-bullying jurisdiction, the volume of cases in 2023 might indicate that the jurisdiction is becoming more popular with employees.
The recent decision handed down in Hunt Leather Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW [2023] NSWSC 840, has upheld a claim for private nuisance brought in relation to the interference caused by the NSW Government's Sydney Light Rail project.
A recent case in the NSW Court of Appeal has highlighted the importance of ensuring Strata Management Statements are in accordance with the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) and the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW).
Crush and Haul Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority [2023] NSWLEC 1367 involved a class 1 merits review relating to the deemed refusal of an application for an EPL for a quarry in Dirty Creek, near Coffs Harbour.
The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has refused an appeal against the refusal of a development application to facilitate a master planned community on the Sunshine Coast for reasons related to ecological impacts.
The case of Ficca & Ors v Brisbane City Council [2022] QPEC 52 concerned an appeal against the decision of the Brisbane City Council to refuse a development application for a development permit for the demolition of a pre-1947 house.
![New South Wales Land and Environment Court extensively considers the "fit and proper person" test for issuing an environment protection licence in Crush and Haul Pty Ltd v Environment Protection Authority [2023] NSWLEC 1367](/getmedia/b1e3c1fd-4bc7-41bb-a231-d433ad0faad7/quarry.jpg?width=750&height=1000&mediaprotectionhash=06e88449b0fb76db397452a2209cd570389253f069166fc26bef57e146d8f138&ext=.jpg)
