Exploring environmental, planning and construction law issues in New South Wales
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is proposing changes to the infrastructure contributions system and is currently seeking feedback on the proposed changes up to Friday 12 June 2020.
Read More
This article considers a question regarding the ability for Principal Certifiers to delegate their inspections to others.
Read More
Both Certifiers and a Principal Certifiers are required for construction projects – what is the difference, and why does it matter?
Read More
There are many assumptions in the industry about the long service levy – this article seeks to clarify some of those matters.
Read More
Today’s article is in response to a question about the availability of “interim” occupation certificates following the commencement of legislation on 1 December 2019.
Read More
This article comes from a question I received about the lawfulness of installing traffic control devices without approval.
Read More
The NSW Government has released the government’s response to a national report into compliance and enforcement in the building industry.
Read More
There is an assumption in the industry that a long service levy is always payable before a construction certificate is issued. Is this true?
Read More
What are Development Control Orders, and what possible consequences could they have on your development?
Read More
Despite a wide range of issues in contention, the Land and Environment dismissed the entire case based on an inadequate 4.6 variation request.
Read More