Developers or property owners often need to make changes to a development approval in response to changing market conditions or operational needs. In Queensland, under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) (PA) a person may apply to change a development approval for either a ‘minor change’ or a change ‘other than for a minor change’ (other […]
ReadmoreThe Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Act 2024 (the Amendment Act) has now commenced, which introduces into NSW the strongest environmental laws in Australia. The overhaul has occurred at the same time as the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has carried out criminal investigations into the asbestos-contaminated mulch, which emphasised the need […]
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