Recent prosecution highlights the significant costs that can flow from causing environmental harm
Companies, and their directors and officers, can face significant financial penalties in relation to environmental incidents.
27 June 2016
Companies, and their directors and officers, can face significant financial penalties in relation to environmental incidents.
Company directors, employees and contractors who fail to notify relevant parties of incidents that have caused, or may cause, environmental harm may face significant fines.
Queensland is set for a large scale overhaul of planning obligations, as the Queensland Government passes the Planning Act 2016 and related legislation.
Officers, financiers, shareholders and other related persons can now be personally liable for company breaches under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld).
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.