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Strata Management Statements and the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015: Inconsistencies in Owners Corporations' rights

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).

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

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.

Planning and Environment Court of Queensland refuses a master planned community on ecological and residential character grounds

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.

Planning and Environment Court of Queensland knocks the house down in finding that a pre-1947 dwelling house does not contribute to traditional building character

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.

Crystal balls, buffers and intuition - assessing future losses in personal injury cases involving children

Recent decision in the NSW Court of Appeal demonstrates the Court's approach to assessment of damages for future economic loss for loss of earning capacity in the case of young children.

Takeovers: 8 trends and takeaways