In the media – National
Draft Australian Heritage Strategy released by the
government
To coincide with Australian Heritage Week, the Government has
released the draft Australian Heritage Strategy to recognise,
manage and celebrate Australia's unique heritage. This is an
opportunity for Australians to discuss what heritage icons should
be protected, and how best to manage and maintain these places (15
April 2014).
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Macquarie Bank Ltd granted electricity retailer
authorisation
The AER granted an retailer authorisation to Macquarie Bank under
the National Energy Retail Law. Macquarie Bank is now authorised to
retail electricity as and when the National Energy Retail Law is
adopted in each participating jurisdiction (14 April 2014). More...
In the media – New South Wales
Special laws could quash airport rivals
The Abbott government will take any "necessary action"
to ensure the Badgerys Creek airport in Sydney's west will be
built quickly and efficiently, according to Assistant Minister for
Infrastructure Jamie Briggs, including passing "special
legislation" through federal parliament if it felt
construction of the city's second airport was taking too long
(19 April 2014).
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Have your say on proposed Banksmeadow waste
facility
An application for a new waste transfer facility in Banksmeadow is
now on exhibition and the community is encouraged to have their say
on the development proposal (17 April 2014).
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Badgerys Creek to be site for second Sydney
airport
The Australian Government has announced that Badgerys Creek will
be the site for a new airport in Western Sydney. The Government has
established the Western Sydney Infrastructure Unit within the
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development to implement
this decision (15 April 2014).
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In the media – Queensland
Government reveals plan for priority
infrastructure
The Queensland Government will put in place funding incentives for
councils that use a new 'fair value schedule of charges' by
having the State co-invest in Priority Development Infrastructure
in the council's area (17 April 2014).
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In practice and courts – Victoria
MAV Rural and Regional Planning Conference
2014
The
Future Proofing Regional Victoria 2014 will be held on 26 and
27 June.
In practice and courts – New South Wales
Announcements, Draft Policies and Plans released 2013
Badgerys Creek site: second Sydney
airport
The owners of Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport have a right of
first refusal to develop and operate Sydney's second airport.
The Government will fulfil its obligations with regards to the
right of first refusal. Further details on the announcement can be
found in the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister's Media
Release (15 April 2014).
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Proposed Banksmeadow waste facility:
consultation
An application for a new waste transfer facility in Banksmeadow is
now on exhibition. The application and development proposal for the
Banksmeadow Waste Transfer Terminal will be on exhibition from the
17 April to 28 May 2014 (17 April 2014).
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Crown Lands Management Review report: white paper, April
2014
A White Paper detailing the proposed legislative amendments has
been released for public comment, providing stakeholders and
members of the wider community with the opportunity to comment on
the proposed legislation before the Government proceeds.
Submissions close on 20 June 2014. More...
In practice and courts – Queensland
Announcements, Draft Policies and Plans released 2013
EIS: large-scale resource developments
On 15 April 2014, the Resources Cabinet Committee endorsed a set
of
standardised outcome-focused conditions for resource projects
The conditions are not intended to overlap or replace the matters
regulated by an environmental authority under the Environmental
Protection Act 1994, which is the primary form of
environmental regulation for resource projects (15 April 2014).
Proposed Development Scheme consultation: Southport
Priority Development Scheme
Under the provisions of section 59 of the Economic Development
Act 2012, the Council of the City of Gold Coast gives notice
of the Proposed Development Scheme for the Southport Priority
Development Area (PDA) for consultation. Submissions close on 22
May 2014.
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Legislation – New South Wales
Regulations and other miscellaneous instruments
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Subdivision Works) Regulation 2014 (2014-237) — published LW 24 April 2014.
Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Amendment Regulation 2014 (2014-228) — published LW 17 April 2014.
Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulation 2014 (2014-230) — published LW 17 April 2014.
Cases – Victoria
SeaRoad Logistics v Patricks Stevedores [2014]
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CONSTRUCTION OF LEASE – Proper construction of head lease
and sub lease – Dispute between tenant and sub tenant whether
rent review clause from head lease incorporated into sub lease
– Rent review to be 'in the same manner' –
Meaning of 'manner'– Whether terms inconsistent
– Validity of rent review procedure undertaken –
Requirement to pay part of the rent sought if sub tenant objects to
rent review – Exercise of option to renew sub lease –
Obligation to seek consent from head landlord – Whether sub
tenant a monthly tenant or a tenant in equity for further term
– Objections to evidence. More...
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