Repeat GIPA Applications – Irvine v Temora Shire Council
This decision shows when a council can refuse to deal with a repeat GIPA application where the same information has already been considered.
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Legal Professional Privilege Under GIPA: Curtis v Penrith City Council
Legal professional privilege remains a powerful reason to refuse access under the GIPA Act, including where the advice comes from in-house council lawyers.
Read MoreReasonable Searches and Privilege – McNeill v Clarence Valley Council
Two common GIPA issues are considered – what counts as reasonable searches for documents, and how legal professional privilege applies.
Read MoreWhen GIPA Disclosure Means Disclosure to the World – Adams v Commissioner of Police
When information is released, it is treated as disclosure to the public at large, not just to the person who made the application.
Read MoreCopyright under the GIPA Act – Amos v Central Coast Council
The decision in Amos v Central Coast Council [2018] NSWCATAD 101 provides insight into how copyright interacts with requests to access information about developments.
Read MoreRecords, Searches and Copyright – McNeill v Clarence Valley Council
In this judgment, the Civil and Administrative Tribunal of New South Wales examined a dispute over access to government information relating to a project in the local government area.
Read MoreFirst GIPA Judgment of 2025 – Jundu Pty Ltd and Mogul Stud Pty Ltd v The Hills Shire Council
The first GIPA judgment for 2025 is here and provides an examination of the competing public interest considerations for and against disclosure of government information in growth centres.
Read More5 Conditions of Consent Councils Need to Nail: Insights from the Court
In a recent judgment, the NSW Land and Environment Court clarified some important considerations that must be adhered to when drafting and defending conditions of consent. Here are five lessons every local council should consider.
Read MoreKey Lessons for DA Assessment – Nicholas Tang Holdings Pty Limited v Berbic and Wingecarribee Shire Council
In the case Nicholas Tang Holdings Pty Limited v Berbic and Wingecarribee Shire Council [2024] NSWLEC 95, the Land and Environment Court invalidated the council’s development consent due to errors in its assessment process.
Read MoreRisks of seeking cost orders: CBUS Property v North Sydney Council
The recent judgment of CBUS Property Pty Ltd v North Sydney Council highlights the complexities involved in seeking costs in Class 1 proceedings. This judgment provides important insights into the Court’s considerations when determining costs and the implications for local councils and applicants when bringing such motions.
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