The Roads Act Doesn’t Guarantee Convenient Vehicle Access: Clifffall Pty Ltd v Wollongong City Council
The decision draws an important distinction between a landowner’s private right of access and the public’s right to use a road
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Understanding Public Purpose: Lessons from Goldmate Property Luddenham No. 1 Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Goldmate Property Luddenham No. 1 Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW offers a crucial clarification on how the concept of “public purpose” must be properly understood in the context of compulsory land acquisition.
Read MoreRole and Powers of the Local Traffic Committee
This post is in response to a question received about the role and powers of the Local Traffic Committee.
Read MoreRoads Act Consents
This article is in response to a range of questions I have received about consent under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.
Read MoreDevelopment consent for roads
This article is in response to a question about when development consent is required for road construction.
Read MoreConstruction certificates and Roads Act Consents
What are some of the features of construction certificates and consents under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993?
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The Development Site 