Environment, Planning and Resources

Posted on August 14, 2015

Consultation has commenced on the new Local Nuisance and Litter Control Bill. The Bill aims to provide clearer parameters for Local…

Posted on July 28, 2015

While we have been waiting for the draft legislation in response to the 22 recommendations made by the Expert Panel on planning reform, in…

Posted on November 06, 2014

According to the ERD Court decision in Paior & Anor v City of Marion & Ors (No.3), it is only when the relevant authority approves…

Posted on September 02, 2014

The assessment and remediation of site contamination in South Australia is governed by the provisions of the Environment Protection Act and…

Posted on August 14, 2014

On 6 August 2014 the Expert Panel on Planning Reform released its second report, “Our ideas for Reform”. There are 27 ideas for reform…

Posted on March 02, 2014

In 2011 the City of Mitcham completed a heritage survey of its council areas. The survey made recommendations in respect of a number of…

Posted on December 02, 2013

In February 2013 the Minister for Planning, Mr John Rau announced the creation of a five member expert panel to undertake a review of the…

Posted on April 02, 2013

The Standing Council of Environment and Water has officially approved an amendment to the National Environment Protection (Assessment of…