Brisbane City Council votes in favour of a ban on multiple dwellings in low-density residential suburbs
In September 2018, the Brisbane City Council requested that the Queensland Government approve amendments to the Brisbane City Plan 2014…
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New biodiversity conservation laws for WA
The Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) (Act) will come into effect in its full form on 1 January 2019. The…
Offshore oil and gas projects: Proposed changes to improve transparency in environmental decision-making
The Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) has released draft changes to the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas…
VCAT update: Tribunal distinguishes key decision and extends jurisdiction
Aquadonis Pty Ltd v Kingston CC (Red Dot) [2018] VCAT 1407 The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (‘VCAT’) recently decided…
Proposed Aboriginal cultural heritage Bill
The current system Currently the protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage in New South Wales occurs under Part 6…
Further Delay to Commencement of Part 6 EP&A ACT
On 1 March 2018, the new look Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (Act) came into force. However, Part 6…