Clearing under the Local Land Services Act: Secretary Department of Planning and Environment v Khouzame

May 23, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

The recent case of Secretary Department of Planning and Environment v Khouzame serves as a reminder of the stringent requirements surrounding the clearing of native vegetation.

Writing Orders Clearly and Unambiguously: Lessons from Ballina Shire Council v Joblin

August 18, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

In the case of Ballina Shire Council v Joblin [2022] NSWLEC 90, the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales underscored the paramount importance of drafting clear and unambiguous orders.

Retrospective approval – Windy Dropdown v Warringah Council

February 17, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

There are very limited pathways available to obtain approval for development that has already been carried out.

Enforcement action by local councils – The EPA Act

December 30, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

What powers do local councils have when it comes to enforcement under the EPA Act?

The Development Site

Category: Enforcement

Clearing under the Local Land Services Act: Secretary Department of Planning and Environment v Khouzame

Writing Orders Clearly and Unambiguously: Lessons from Ballina Shire Council v Joblin

Retrospective approval – Windy Dropdown v Warringah Council

Enforcement action by local councils – The EPA Act