In a recent NSW Land and Environment Court decision, the Court rejected an appeal against a decision of the Local Court to stay a prosecution against a former General Manager of a regional Council. In doing so, the Court took…
Court upholds Council’s right to seek remedial orders by class 4 proceedings following a criminal prosecution
13 Sep, 2015
In a recent decision of the Land and Environment Court, Justice Craig held that a Council, dealing with unlawful development contrary to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act), is not required to choose between a criminal prosecution for the breach,…