A 117 place childcare centre in Birkdale is approved on appeal, despite the Court finding it is not "small scale" as required under the low density residential zone code.
A fact in a notice to admit facts which is disputed is not "proved in the proceeding" until the fact is determined by a court and the cost of proving a fact is limited to legal charges and disbursements.
A practical guide to Part 2J.3 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), examining the scope of ‘financial assistance’, the statutory exemptions and the operation of the ‘whitewash’ approval process.
Building Bill 2024 (NSW) marks the most significant reform of building and construction regulation in 40 years. This article outlines the key licensing, regulatory and compliance changes and considers their practical implications for builders, consultants and insurers.
The Court of Appeal has refused leave to appeal, confirming that development conditions requiring a developer to pay for water and sewerage non-trunk infrastructure were validly imposed.
Recent legislative reforms in Western Australia, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory have reshaped institutional liability for child abuse following the High Court’s decision in Bird v DP. This article compares the key statutory approaches and outlines the practical implications for organisations operating across jurisdictions.
