COVID-19 – Amendments to the EPA Act
On 13 May 2020 the NSW Parliament passed a bill which makes changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).
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COVID-19 – Proposed Amendments to the EPA Act
On 12 May 2020 the NSW Parliament considered a bill that proposes changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act).
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Commercial Tenancies
The National Cabinet agreed that states and territories, including NSW, would implement a mandatory Code of Conduct by way of legislation or regulation to implement a range of agreed commercial leasing principles.
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Planning System Acceleration Program
The NSW Government has today announced the Planning System Acceleration Program to keep the industry moving throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreCOVID-19 – Ministerial Orders under the EPA Act
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) has been amended to enable the Minister of Planning to make orders and authorise development without the need for any approval. At 8 May 2020, seven such orders have been made.
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