Australia is yet to legislate a private cause of action for individuals in relation to privacy and data breaches (although there are other causes of action available).
Recent comments from the NSW Government suggest that the NSW planning system is moving towards a system "based on principles rather than prescription".
Holders of environment protection licences should be aware of legislative requirements regulating the preparation, implementation, testing, keeping, and publication of a PIRMP to manage risks of non-compliance.
The case of Bridgeman Enterprises Pty Ltd v Sunshine Coast Regional Council [2021] QPEC 25 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland.
The case of Blues Point Hotel Property Pty Ltd v North Sydney Council [2021] NSWLEC 27 concerned Class 4 proceedings in the New South Wales Land and Environment Court.
The case of Dunland Property Pty Ltd v Brisbane City Council [2021] QPEC 34 concerned an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland.
