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What is low density — Living Australia Pty Ltd v City of West Torrens (No. 1) [2018] SAERDC 38
Living Australia appealed the decision of the Council to refuse a land division to divide two existing allotments into three.
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Tiny houses — big headaches
Tiny houses are a worldwide trend and are becoming increasingly popular throughout Australia.
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When can a third party challenge decisions made during the development assessment process?
In a recent judgment, the Environment, Resources and Development Court confirmed when and how errors occurring during a council’s development assessment process can be challenged by third parties.
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Leveraging your property assets to fulfil your strategic plan objectives
LG Leader December 2018 It’s always important for a council to understand what assets it has which are surplus to…
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Food Act Prosecution: City of Holdfast Bay v Liang
Earlier this year, Kelledy Jones Lawyers successfully prosecuted the proprietor of the food premises known as Montepellier (MP3) Café, on behalf of the City of Holdfast Bay.
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Disciplinary proceedings under the Local Government Act 1999
As of 4 October 2018, the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“SACAT”) was conferred disciplinary jurisdiction under the Local Government Act 1999 (“the LG Act”) to receive and determine disciplinary…
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More Liquor Licensing Act 1997 Amendments proclaimed – temporary ‘dry zones’ affected
Another portion of the Liquor Licensing (Liquor Review) Amendment Act 2017 (“the Amending Act”) commenced on 24 September 2018. (See here for a summary of the first round of amendments…
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What is a good decision? Do councils need to make them?
A good decision is one that can withstand scrutiny. It seems obvious then that councils should make decisions that can withstand scrutiny.