Cooper Grace Ward (CGW) has been listed as a recommended firm in Doyle’s Guide in its list of ‘Leading Property & Real Estate Law Firms – Brisbane, 2016’. ...
Cooper Grace Ward (CGW) has been listed as a recommended firm in Doyle’s Guide in its list of ‘Leading Property & Real Estate Law Firms – Brisbane, 2016’.
Recently, the Valuer-General began issuing statutory valuations for all land in Queensland. Deductions for site improvements will apply for all land valued using site valuation, which is all residential and commercial land that is not zoned rural. Farmers may be eligible for the farming concession.
The Moreton Bay Regional Council Planning Scheme (MBRC Planning Scheme) commenced on 1 February 2016.
On 2 March 2016 the Valuer-General commenced issuing statutory land valuation notices for all land in Queensland, including all commercial and residential land.
The obligation to comply with the requirements of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld) applies to everyone and applies to any land in Queensland, including freehold.
Environmental offsets are embedded in Commonwealth and State legislation and policy frameworks, and are designed to ‘counterbalance’ the environmental impacts of property and resources developments.
The Commonwealth Government recently released the final EPBC Act referral guidelines for the vulnerable koala to assist proponents such as property developers in determining whether their project will trigger a controlled action.
Public notification is a crucial step in the development application process. What may seem like a simple task at the outset can have significant cost implications down the track if not done properly.
Proposed changes to the Brisbane City Council City Plan may impact the development potential of your land or the operation of your business.
There are serious consequences for failure to comply with the obligations set out in the Clean Energy Act 2011 (CE Act) and the National Greenhouse Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act). The CE Act sets out a wide range of obligations in relation to carbon and also establishes the Clean
The Queensland Government on 1 March 2013 approved significant changes to the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 (Regulation). The most important feature is the deletion of 20 environmentally relevant activity (ERA) thresholds. What this means is that small to medium sized business operations, such as motor vehicle workshops, will no longer
The Sustainable Planning and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012 (Qld) (SPOLA Bill) was passed by parliament on 13 November 2012, after recommendations for change made by the State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee (Committee) were adopted.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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