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Local Government Reform Minister Knoll’s Discussion Paper — Reform Area 1
Following on from our recent summary of the Reforming Local Government in South Australia Discussion Paper, this Alert addresses Reform Area 1.
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Changes to the South Australian Public Health Act 2011 — Farewell Appeals, hello Reviews!
The Statutes Amendment (SACAT) Act 2019, which was assented to on 11 July 2019 will operate to amend the South Australian Public Health Act 2011.
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Local Government Reform — and so it begins... Reforming Local Government in South Australia Discussion Paper
The Reforming Local Government in South Australia Discussion Paper was released yesterday. The paper proposes significant changes to councils’ duties, functions and powers.
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Renewing renewable energy policy — what is proposed to change in the Planning and Design Code?
The State Planning Commission released its Renewable Energy Discussion Paper, for informal public consultation. The feedback is likely to heavily influence the drafting of the Planning and Design Code policy.
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Swimming pool safety and the PDI Act
The repeal of s71AA of the Development Act 1993 and the operation of s156 of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 occurred with little prior warning from DPTI.
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Confirmation: It is not discriminatory for LG voting eligibility criteria to exclude native title holders
We are pleased to advise that our client, the District Council of Kimba, has been vindicated in its reliance upon local government elector criteria by successfully defending a challenge by…
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Nuisance and Litter Reform Proposals – Trash or Treasure? You be the Judge.
In this Alert, we examine the key reforms proposed by the EPA and provide commentary and suggested amendments to improve the Act for councils.
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Defamation and social media — what does the 'Voller case' mean for you?
The Supreme Court of New South Wales, has delivered judgment on a preliminary question in a defamation case regarding liability in defamation for third party posts on a Facebook page.