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Planning and Environment Court of Queensland upholds a building envelope condition but strikes down a condition prohibiting additional vegetation clearing

The case of Trask and Traspunt No. 4 Pty Ltd v Moreton Bay Regional Council (No. 2) [2021] QPEC 7 concerned two appeals to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland.

Use of excessive security cameras on easements in New South Wales

The case of Au v Berlach [2022] NSWSC 81 concerned proceedings in the Supreme Court of New South Wales by the Plaintiff who sought declarations and injunctions.

Planning and Environment Court of Queensland gives decisive weight to the ecological provisions of a later planning scheme and refuses a development application for reconfiguring a lot

The case of Roseingrave & Anor v Brisbane City Council & Anor (No. 2) [2022] QPEC 43 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland.

Assessment manager functions extend to include referral agency functions if section 54(3) of the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) is engaged

The case of Leeward Management Pty Ltd v Noosa Shire Council [2022] QPEC 58 concerned an application by the Noosa Shire Council in a substantive appeal to the Planning and Environment Court.

Privacy Act Review Report - a game changer for how boards manage cyber risk

Today, the Commonwealth Government released its 312 page Privacy Act Review Report (Report), a culmination of two years of consultation and review.

Support for Christmas Appeal Raises $19,663 for RizeUp Australia