2022 has unsurprisingly shown us that a number of policy and legislative changes directed towards better environmental outcomes are likely to impact the NSW waste industry in the coming years.
A look back at a number of court decisions involving the merit review of planning decisions of consent authorities, criminal enforcement decisions, compulsory acquisitions and an Aboriginal land rights claim.
The recent decision of Anderson v Pickles Auctions Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 265 confirms that counsel's fees are not an outlay recoverable under regulation 137 of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2014.
A freezing order may restrain a party from disposing of assets that may otherwise satisfy a prospective judgment against the party. It is a discretionary remedy available under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) (UCPR).
Decision in this case is a reminder for statutory authorities to look closely at the legislation conferring their rights, obligations and power to determine the extent of any duty of care owed.
The Planning and Environment Court of Queensland has upheld a local government's decision to approve a childcare centre despite non-compliance with the planning scheme.
