When developing land situated above neighbouring properties, careful attention must be given to the natural flow of water. Alterations to drainage patterns can lead

Disputes over infrastructure charges and conditions featured prominently in 2025, yielding instructive outcomes for Councils and developers negotiating the cost of growth. In OPD Developers Pty

If a property owner or developer (the Developer) has submitted a development application to make renovations to or subdivide their property or for a

The Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) is Brisbane’s local government planning scheme, which guides the development and use of the city.  As Brisbane

Looking to clear vegetation on your Gold Coast property? You may wish to consider the case of JJJM Pty Ltd v Council of the City of Gold Coast [2024] QPEC 9.

Submissions close 19 September 2025 The Sunshine Coast Council (Council) has drafted a proposed new planning scheme (Proposed Scheme), which will replace the existing

Proposed Amendments to Environmental Protection Legislation  The Environmental Protection Act 1994 (“EP Act”), plays a key role in regulating environmental management and protection in

The laws relating to new and existing composting facilities have changed. This article summarises the changes with particular focus on the new “4 kilometre

Penalty Infringement Notices (“PINs”) can be issued by the Government for a range ofmatters. Milne Legal can advise you about a range of PINs,

The Planning Act 2016 (Qld) (PA) provides a process for making a “minor change” to a development approval. Usually, a minor change application should

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland Government issued  three “Extension Notices” pursuant to section 275R of the Planning Act 2016 (“the