2018 has been a year of change and firsts for the NSW waste industry which will continue to have impacts into the new year.
A snapshot of the changes to planning and environment laws in NSW in 2018, significant cases, and significant projects in NSW this year.
Setting aside subpoenas in the context of notices to provide information and records: Port Macquarie-Hastings Council v Mansfield
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced a major recycling incentive for the construction industry in their efforts to reduce waste.
The largest number of changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) since it commenced almost 40 years ago are expected to be implemented in the first half of 2018.
Developers should seek legal and environmental advice to help manage risk, protect the environment and safeguard land values.
