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Timber Creek – High Court delivers first native title compensation ruling

Introduction In what is said to be one of the most important rulings regarding native title since Mabo -v- Queensland…

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Proceed with Caution: Amber Light Approach considered by the Court of Appeal

For a number of years now, the LEC has adopted an approach which has become known as the “Amber Light…

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Not now? Not ever!

A quick refresher on deferred commencement conditions following two recent decisions of the land and Environment Court Two recent decisions…

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Council resolutions referring planning proposals to Greater Sydney Commission ruled invalid

In the recent decision of Moorebank Recyclers Pty Ltd v Tanlane Pty Ltd [2018] NSWCA 304, the New South Wales…

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Climate change impacts cited in rejection of Gloucester coal mine proposal by NSW Court

Considerable legal and industry chatter quickly followed the Chief Judge of the NSW Land and Environment Court’s decision in Gloucester…

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So you want to cut down trees without approval? Fine!

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers recently acted for Hunters Hill Council in two successful criminal prosecutions for unlawful tree removal. The cases…

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