In this article, we consider some key judgments of the Land and Environment Court and the Court of Appeal in relation to planning and environment law in 2024.
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) published research this month with a disturbing top line statistic - 80% of Principals have experienced critical incidents in their schools including violent security threats, mental health crises, suicide attempts and medical emergencies.
On 25 November 2024, the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Cth) (the Act) was passed by the Federal Parliament as part of the cyber security legislative package designed to help the Australian government achieve its vision of becoming a global leader in cybersecurity by 2030. The Act will come into force once it receives Royal Assent.
The Supreme Court of NSW has delivered a significant judgment finding a school negligent for failing to protect a vulnerable student from bullying, notwithstanding the incident took place after school hours and outside of school grounds.
An application seeking interim orders for a waste facility to cease operations pending the outcome of an originating application relating to odour nuisance has been dismissed.
A consideration by the District Court of Queensland of whether an inspection of the situation and operation of a quarry plant in Kin Kin is efficient and economical in the context of the litigation.
