The introduction of low intensity industrial uses in a rural zone in Cairns are held to be contrary to the strategic intent of the planning scheme resulting in the refusal of an application for a preliminary approval including a variation request.
Queensland's Court of Appeal has rejected a broad interpretation of "housing choice and affordability" in a planning scheme provision about building height uplift and held that the expression requires considering housing affordability outcomes and more than whether residents will be able to live close to infrastructure, transport and services.
Colin Biggers & Paisley has advised a South Korean investment consortium on its partnership with Build-to-Rent (BTR) platform Novus to deliver Novus on Victoria, a 46-level, BTR development bringing 260 apartments to Sydney's Chatswood.
The OAIC’s latest tracking pixel decisions confirm that website activity data may constitute personal or sensitive information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Businesses using cookies, pixels and targeted advertising technologies should review their privacy and consent practices to ensure compliance.
New South Wales courts continue to closely examine the effectiveness of risk warnings, disclaimers and waivers under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW). Recent decisions highlight when these protections can limit liability and where organisations may still be exposed to risk.
Damages 101: A brief guide on the types of damages in personal injury litigation in Victoria.
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