The Court of Criminal Appeal has allowed an appeal against the Land and Environment Court’s decision in Environment Protection Authority v McMurray [2024] NSWLEC 6, finding that the special executive liability provisions in the Protection of the Environment Operations Act…
This decision has been overturned on appeal. See our blog in respect of the appeal judgment here. In a recent NSW Land and Environment Court decision, the Court rejected an appeal against a decision of the Local Court to stay…
The issue of executive liability is an important topic for directors or persons concerned in the management of corporation who may be liable for the offences of a corporation. This article briefly examines the basis for liability including liability for…
The new Environment Minister announces further measures to strengthen environment protection laws
29 May, 2014
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…
Review of SEPP65 and Residential Flat Design Code
28 Jun, 2011
The Department of Planning & Infrastructure (DPI) is seeking comments on the areas of SEPP 65 and the Residential Design Flat Code (RFDC) that need to reviewed or amended. The comments are to guide the preparation of a Discussion Paper…