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Project Lawyers produce a range of publications in their specialist areas of expertise designed to keep you informed about legal developments potentially relevant to your project, business or personal affairs. These publications are for general information purposes only. Please contact our team should you require any information regarding the contents of these publications.
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Does the Court have a power to amend a modification application?
On 3 June 2021, the NSW Court of Appeal handed down its decision in AQC Dartbrook Management Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning and Public Spaces [2021] NSWCA 112. Whilst the crux of the case related to the determination of an application to join (intervene) the...
New Laws Protecting Residential Apartment Buildings from Defects
The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) (“the Act”) commenced on 1 September 2020. The Act contains provisions aimed to prevent developers from carrying out construction that may result in building defects, which can lead...
New Land and Environment Court Appeal Rights
The Covid-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures – Miscellaneous) Act 2020 (NSW) ("COVID Act") came into effect on 14 May 2020 and amended the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) ("EPA Act") by doubling the time period for lodging merit appeals...
Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (“Design Act”) was introduced in response to concerns about building defects within NSW. The Design Act commenced on 11 June 2020, with certain parts of the Design Act commencing on that day (including the statutory...
NSW Planning Reforms: Appealing Planning Proposals and Rezoning Applications
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment ("Department") has adopted a ‘Planning Reform Action Plan’ ("Action Plan"). The Action Plan introduces numerous changes including a new class of merit-based appeals in the Land and Environment Court for planning...
New Planning Reforms Create Change of Play for Development and Construction
The development and construction sectors are vital in supporting economic recovery following the COVID-19 crisis, being key drivers of investment and employment in the NSW. Planning reforms seek to boost these sectors. In late 2019, in response to low development...
