The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has dismissed an applicant appeal and refused a development application for multiple dwellings on the basis that the permanent loss of community facilities zoned land intended for the benefit of the whole community could not be justified in the circumstances.
The Queensland Court of Appeal has declined a developer's attempt to have a change application which increases the height of a dwelling from 8.5 metres to 10.2 metres declared as not requiring impact assessment.
An Originating Application in respect of the alleged unlawful use of units within a tourist resort for permanent or long-term accommodation is successful.
In intellectual property claims, compensatory damages can be difficult to establish. Where there are grounds to do so, a claimant will often seek additional damages to supplement the award of compensatory damages.
The Fair Work Commission's Expert Panel has recommended major changes to classification structures under the SCHADS Award, as part of its review into gender-based undervaluation.
The ICAC’s inquiry into School Infrastructure NSW highlights the significant probity and governance risks associated with the billions being invested in school infrastructure. The findings are a timely reminder for government and independent schools to strengthen governance practices to safeguard against reputational harm and regulatory scrutiny.