Reading RoomOn 10 July 2011, the Prime Minister released the Federal Government's 'Clean Energy Future Plan' (Plan).
The centrepiece of the Plan is the introduction of a carbon price starting at $23 per tonne of carbon pollution on 1 July 2012. This price will be payable by Australia's 500 most carbon-intensive businesses in the stationary energy, …
The recent decision of the Land and Environment Court in Hamod v Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning [2009] NSWLEC 24 (Hamod), highlights some of the risks councils may face when delegating authority to determine a development application, as well as the circumstances in which a motion to rescind that delegation will be ineffective and unavailable. This update highlights the caution …
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) recently undertook an inquiry into an attempted bribery of a Warringah Council Officer. The incident showcased prompt and appropriate reporting of misconduct and also displayed a high level of cooperation between ICAC and the Council, and also serves as a reminder of the processes and procedures Councils should employ where …
If your Council applied for funding under the Community Infrastructure Program –Strategic Projects Plan, then keep your eyes open for further announcements. The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has recently begun to announce successful projects and on 25 June 2009, a second round of funding for the end of the year …