The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has refused a minor change application which sought to introduce staging to a development for non-resident workforce accommodation because there was no assurance that the proposed later stage would proceed and as a consequence the development could not operate as intended.
A development application seeking to establish a self-storage facility in a low density residential zone is approved subject to conditions despite being contrary to the planning strategy which seeks to limit non-residential uses in the zone.
The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has dismissed an appeal against the decision of a local government to refuse a development application for a development permit for a material change of use brought by owners of a building construction business to regularise an existing unlawful use of land in Gumdale, Queensland.
The recent High Court decision in DZY (a pseudonym) v Trustees of the Christian Brothers HCA 16 has significant implications for the legal landscape surrounding settlement agreements in cases of child abuse. This article aims to provide an informative overview of the case, the legal principles involved, and the potential impact on future litigation
The recent Court of Appeal decision in De Martin & Gasparini Pty Ltd v Bartlett [2025] NSWCA 56 has reaffirmed the need to carefully analyse the requirements of vicarious liability.
Further to our release below on 10 December 2024 regarding the Court of Appeal's decision, the High Court yesterday declined TfNSW's application for special leave to appeal. This outcome solidifies the Court of Appeal's decision setting out the steps involved in properly characterising the "public purpose" behind a compulsory acquisition.
