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Planning and Environment Court of Queensland dismisses an application for costs in circumstances where opposition to a declaratory proceeding was ultimately vindicated

The case of Danseur Pty Ltd v Cairns Regional Council & Ors [2022] QPEC 4 concerned an application to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland in which the Applicant sought its costs against the Second Respondents.

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal rules on the expiration of an amended planning permit

The case of Dahlenburg v Hindmarsh SC (Red Dot) [2022] VCAT 669 concerned a preliminary hearing in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Procedural fairness determined by the Supreme Court of Queensland to include the right to be heard in respect of alternative proposals considered by the resuming local government

The case of Hamelech Basodeh Pty Ltd v Gold Coast City Council & Anor [2022] QSC 57 concerned an application to the Supreme Court of Queensland by a landowner.

Lack of need and the preservation of rural character results in the Planning and Environment Court dismissing an appeal against the refusal of a service station in Cairns

The case of Yorkeys Knob BP Pty Ltd v Cairns Regional Council [2022] QPEC 6 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland against the refusal by the Cairns Regional Council.

Unique Hermannsburg Pottery Piece on display in Sydney office

Timely lessons for educational institutions - John XXIII College v SMA

As we return to pubs and clubs, it is important for those who may hold a duty of care - whether that be schools, universities, or residential colleges - for some social situations to be aware of their obligations.