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Victorian Government Moves the GAIC Goalposts

As readers will be aware, the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) regime raises funds for State infrastructure in growth areas…

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Permit or scheme? Existing land use rights and where to find them: Seers v Macedon Ranges SC (Red Dot) [2016] VCAT 1198

The recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in Seers v Macedon Ranges SC (Red Dot) [2016]…

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DeAngelis Overturned: Status Quo returns to local Environment Plans savings provision

Earlier this year we published an article concerning the implications of Craig J’s decision in De Angelis v Wingecarribee Shire…

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Wind Farm Noise and Visual Impacts: NSW Government is for more Control

The NSW Government has issued a draft framework for assessment of wind energy projects. The draft is open for public…

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Assessing lost opportunities in land contamination cases: Winky Pop Pty Ltd v Mobil Refining Australia Pty Ltd [2016] VSCA 187

The recent decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal in Winky Pop Pty Ltd v Mobil Refining Australia Pty Ltd…

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Repeat Appeals: Zumpano affirms VCAT's discretion

The recent decision of Zumpano v Banyule City Council [2016] VSC 420 (Zumpano) has provided developers and Councils with clarification…

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