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Confirmation: It is not discriminatory for LG voting eligibility criteria to exclude native title holders
We are pleased to advise that our client, the District Council of Kimba, has been vindicated in its reliance upon local government elector criteria by successfully defending a challenge by…
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Nuisance and Litter Reform Proposals – Trash or Treasure? You be the Judge.
In this Alert, we examine the key reforms proposed by the EPA and provide commentary and suggested amendments to improve the Act for councils.
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Defamation and social media — what does the 'Voller case' mean for you?
The Supreme Court of New South Wales, has delivered judgment on a preliminary question in a defamation case regarding liability in defamation for third party posts on a Facebook page.
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The Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017 are now complete and our new development system is largely revealed — what does this all mean?
In this Alert, we analyse several key components of the new Regulations and their implications for councils ahead of the expected commencement of the PDI Act.
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Reproducing development application plans and documents — get it copyright
This Alert is a must-read for any council officer who deals with plans, reports and other development application documents.
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Solid Waste Levy increase — could it send your budget to the tip?
You would have heard about the proposed increase to the solid waste levy in the State Budget. This article identifies some practical impacts on councils’ rate and budget setting processes.
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‘Relevant Authorities’ for the purposes of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018
As our readers will be aware, the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018 (‘the Act’) commences operation on 1 July 2019. Concurrently, the Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993 will be repealed.
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Accredited Professionals Scheme Code of Conduct, Guide to the Accredited Professionals Scheme and Continuing Professional Development have been released
On 28 March 2019 the Minister for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure adopted the Accredited Professional Scheme Code of Conduct April 2019 (“the Code”).