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Lapsing of Staged Development Consents – An Update
Key Takeaways This decision clarifies the circumstances surrounding the lapsing of development consents. The case highlights the importance of the wording in each unique development consent. Development consents may not lapse in the context of staged developments...
Development Control Orders – Why Subjective Facts Are Relevant
The Land and Environment Court in Reset & Sweat Pty Ltd v Northern Beaches Council [2022] NSWLEC 1203 has upheld an appeal against a development control order claiming prohibition of use issued to a fitness gym. Key Takeaways Councils must take into consideration...
COVID-19 Splinter Award Continuation for Councils
Key Takeaways An award has been proposed largely in the same terms as the Local Government (COVID-19) Splinter (Interim) Award 2021 made by the Commission which will remain in force until April 2023. Paid COVID-19 special leave, a job retention allowance and leave...
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