Monthly Archives: May 2014
The new Environment Minister announces further measures to strengthen environment protection laws
The NSW Government yesterday announced a range of new measures that will strengthen the powers available to the EPA, including a proposed ten-fold increase in penalties for companies. Environment Minister Rob Stokes said “the changes will provide the EPA with … Continue reading
Tribunal Overturns Suspension of Councillor
A Marrickville councillor who was suspended for two months by the Director-General of the Division of Local Government (DG) for engaging in misconduct has succeeded in having the suspension overturned in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal).
Indefeasibility of title and fraud in land transactions
The recent matter of Todd v Jingalong Pty Ltd [2014] NSWSC 362 gives a good example of the principles which qualify the indefeasibility of title guaranteed by section 42 of the Real Property Act 1900 (Act) in the case of … Continue reading
Is there still a role for biodiversity offsets in development assessment?
Biodiversity offsets are often proposed to address environmental impacts of development. However, a recent court decision indicates that when assessing proposed development, offsets are not to be preferred over avoidance and mitigation strategies. It is therefore worthwhile considering the role … Continue reading
