The recent decision of Duggan J in St Mary & Angels case, is a timely reminder of the Land and Environment Court of NSW's (LEC) power to impose an easement...
The Renewable Energy Bill allows for the Energy Minister to declare specified transmission, renewable energy or storage projects a Priority Energy Project (PEP). Once declared a PEP, further changes introduce...
When land is acquired for a public purpose by an acquiring authority in NSW, those with an 'interest in land' are entitled to compensation. The process by which land is...
The NSW Government released a Consultation Paper on Data Centres on 27 March 2026 that outlines five key principles to balance the growth of the data centre sector with the...
Earlier this month, Tim Ayres, the Science, Industry and Innovation Minister, tabled the statutory review of the Energy Industry Jobs Plan under the Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) Act in...
The NSW Government has taken another significant step in reshaping the planning system, with further provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Act 2025 commencing on...
The NSW Land and Environment Court has dramatically increased compensation awarded to Goldmate—from approximately $9.75 million to over $38 million—following the compulsory acquisition of land for the M12 project.
The New South Wales Government has declared two large-scale pumped hydro energy storage projects as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI), highlighting their strategic importance to the National Electricity Market (NEM).
The Environment Protection Reform Act 2025 (Cth) was passed in Federal Parliament on 28 November 2025 and received Royal Assent on 1 December 2025. The reforms to the Environment Protection...
Australia’s long-awaited EPBC Act reform package has passed Parliament, ushering in major changes to environmental approvals and protections. Key amendments - secured through final negotiations with the Greens - include...
After years of anticipation, the Federal Government has introduced seven Bills to reform the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The package aims to strengthen environmental protections,...
A recent NSW Land and Environment Court decision has underscored the risks of pursuing compulsory acquisition compensation claims without proper legal and expert support. In The Eddie Arnott Corporation Pty...
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