In the media
New era of industrial relations in NSW as Industrial
Court begins work today
The Industrial Court of New South Wales has commenced
operations as a one-stop shop for industrial justice as well as
work health and safety matters. The court and the Industrial
Relations Commission will be independent umpires for industrial
relations in NSW, with the power to force unions and government
agencies to come together, mediate disputes and arbitrate final
outcomes in pay disputes (1 July 2024). Read more here.
Landmark laws to protect people caught up in digital
defamation
NSW and the ACT today become the first jurisdictions in
Australia to adopt new national laws to modernise defamation law
for the digital age with legislation coming into effect. Changes in
the Defamation Amendment Act 2023 (NSW) will improve the balance
between freedom of speech and protection of reputation when someone
publishes content through a digital intermediary (1 July 2024).
Read more here.
Better protection for victim survivors of domestic and
family violence from today
Victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence
have stronger protections in NSW, with the criminalisation of
coercive control and stronger bail laws coming into effect.
Following the passing of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive
Control) Act 2022, if found guilty, perpetrators can face up to
seven years in prison (1 July 2024). Read more here.
Publications
Report snapshot: Ambulance services in regional New
South Wales
NSW Ambulance delivers emergency and non-emergency medical
services and transport to patients in New South Wales and connects
patients who do not need an emergency medical response with the
most appropriate health provider. This audit performed by the NSW
Audit Office assessed the efficiency and effectiveness of ambulance
services in regional New South Wales (28 June 2024). Read more here.
Report snapshot: Government advertising 2022-23
The Government Advertising Act 2011 requires the
Auditor-General to undertake a performance audit of the activities
of one or more government agencies in relation to government
advertising campaigns in each financial year. This year, The NSW
Audit Office examined two campaigns run by Transport for New South
Wales (TfNSW) - 'Don't trust your tired self' (DTYTS)
and 'Saving lives on country roads' (SLCR). The audit
assessed whether they were carried out effectively, economically,
and efficiently, and complied with regulatory and policy
requirements (25 June 2024). Read more here.
NSW Health disability inclusion action plan
2016–2019: Snapshot 2021–2023
This publication provides a snapshot presenting examples
of NSW Health's achievements during the sixth and seventh year
of implementation of the NSW Health Disability Inclusion Action
Plan (DIAP). It covers the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023. (1
July 2024). Access the publication here.
NSW Suicide Monitoring System Report – Data to
April 2024
This report provides estimates of suspected and confirmed
suicides in NSW since 2020 from the NSW Suicide Monitoring and Data
Management System. The NSW Suicide Monitoring and Data Management
System is a collaboration between the NSW Ministry of Health,
Department of Communities and Justice, the State Coroner and NSW
Police. It estimates the number of recent suspected and confirmed
suicides in NSW, using data collected by NSW Police and the State
Coroner (1 July 2024). Access the publication here.
In the courts and practice
Protect consumers and raise standards in the legal
profession – Have Your Say
Have your say on a proposed professional standards scheme
in the legal profession until 24 July 2024. The Professional
Standards Councils invite comments and submissions from interested
stakeholders in relation to the Law Society of New South Wales
Professional Standards Scheme. Access the scheme here. Complete the survey and/or upload a
submission here by 24 July 2024.
Support for coal-reliant communities
– Have Your Say
The NSW Government is seeking feedback on the Future Jobs
and Investment Authorities Issues Paper outlining options to
support coal-reliant communities. Demand for coal is expected to
fall as the world moves to renewable energy. This will impact on
jobs in communities that rely on the coal industry. You can email
your feedback in a Microsoft Word document or PDF format to
fjia@regional.nsw.gov.au. Read the issues paper and have your say by Friday 12
July 2024.
Regulation – Small business experience –
Have Your Say
The Small Business Commissioner is seeking feedback on
small business experiences when new laws, regulations, rules and
other requirements are being developed. The NSW Small Business
Commissioner is conducting a Review of small business experiences
with regulatory policymaking. As part of the review, the commission
is seeking feedback from small businesses, industry groups, peak
bodies and other stakeholders about their experiences with
regulation in NSW. Have your say by Friday 12 July 2024 here.
High Court of Australia Bulletin [2024] HCAB 5
The latest record of recent High Court of Australia cases:
decided, reserved for judgment, awaiting hearing in the Court's
original jurisdiction, granted special leave to appeal, refused
special leave to appeal and not proceeding or vacated (13 June
2024). Access the bulletin here.
Cases
Walker v Mosman Municipal Council [2024]
NSWLEC 1341
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – alterations and additions –
vehicle turntable – new fencing and street tree removal
– streetscape implications
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, ss 4.15, 8.7; Land
and Environment Court Act 1979, s 34AA; Roads Act 1993, s 138;
Mosman Local Environmental Plan 2013, cll 1.2, 6.6; State
Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021,
Ch 2, Ch 6, ss 6.2, 6.6-6.10; State Environmental Planning Policy
(Resilience and Hazards) 2021, s 4.6.
Barhom v Randwick City Council [2024]
NSWLEC 1357
APPEAL – development application – strata subdivision
of an existing dual occupancy – calculation of strata lot
size – breach of the minimum strata lot size development
standard – consistency with the zone objectives concerning
housing affordability and housing needs.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, s 6.2, 4.15;
Interpretation Act 1987, ss 11, 33; Land and Environment Court Act
1979, ss 34, 34AA, 39; Strata Schemes Development Act 2015, ss 4,
6, 9; Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 (Amendment No 9);
Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012, cll 1.8A, 2.6, 4.1A, 4.1C,
4.6; Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment
(Exceptions to Development Standards) Order 2023; State
Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development
Codes) 2008, s 6.2; State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing)
2021, Ch 3 Pt 1.
Sharp v Kiama Municipal Council [2024]
NSWLEC 1360
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL – residential development – dwelling
house in rural zone – whether minimum lot size is a
development standard capable of variation pursuant to cl 4.6 or
whether it is a prohibition – no merit contentions –
satisfaction of jurisdictional prerequisite prior to exercise of
function as consent authority – orders
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, ss 1.4, 3.2, 3.20,
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.15, 4.16, 8.7; Land and Environment Court Act
1979, ss 34AA, 39; Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation
2021, s 38; Kiama Local Environmental Plan 2011, cll 1.2, 2.3, Pt
4, 4.1, 4.1AA, 4.1A, 4.1B, 4.1C, 4.1D, 4.1E, 4.1F, 4.2, 4.2A, 4.2B,
4.2C, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 6.5; North Sydney Local Environmental
Plan 1989, cl 14A; Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010, cll 4.3,
7.11; State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental
Housing) 2009, cl 30AA; Yass Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013,
cll 4.1, 4.1B.
OOH! Media Assets Pty Ltd v Ballina Shire
Council [2024] NSWLEC 1363
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – proposed signage structure and
digital advertisement display – whether the signage is
compatible with the desired amenity and visual catchment of the
area – whether the proposed signage is a safety risk –
precedent – appeal upheld.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, ss 1.4, 4.16, 4.18;
Land and Environmental Court Act 1979, ss 34; Coastal Management
Act 2016, ss 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14; Ballina Local Environmental
Plan 2012, cll 7.1, 7.7; Environmental Planning and Regulation
2021, ss 23, 76; Ku ring gai Local Environmental Plan 2015, cl 6.3;
Pittwater Local Environmental Plan 2014; State Environmental
Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, Div
2, cll 1.15, 1.16, 2, 2.24,12; State Environmental Planning Policy
(Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004, Sch 1, cl
4; State Environmental Planning Policy (Industry and Employment)
2021; State Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards)
2021, ss 2.2, 2.4, 2.10, 2.11, 4.6; State Environmental Planning
Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021, ss 2.48, 2.119,
119.
C-Corp Nominees Pty Ltd v Inner West
Council [2024] NSWLEC 65
APPEAL – appeal on questions of law –
Commissioner's decision to refuse development consent for
development in a heritage conservation area – effect of
development on heritage significance of area concerned –
building to be demolished assessed in DCP as detracting and
non-contributory element – Commissioner found assessment
incorrect – whether asked wrong question – whether
failed to consider relevant matter – error not
established.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), ss 3.42,
4.11; Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW), s 56A;
Comprehensive Inner West Development Control Plan 2016, Chapter
E-1, ss 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 5.1.4; Environmental Planning and
Assessment Regulation 2021 (NSW), cll 164, 166; Inner West Local
Environmental Plan 2022, cl 5.10.
Castlereagh Ventures Pty Ltd v Woollahra
Municipal Council [2024] NSWLEC 1351
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – shop top housing – exceedance
in height and floor space ratio development standards – cl
4.6 written requests to vary development standards – desired
future character of the Double Bay Centre.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, ss 4.12, 4.15,4.16,
4.17, 4.47, 8.14, 8.15; Land and Environment Court Act 1979, s 39;
Water Management Act 2000, ss 90, 91; Environmental Planning and
Assessment Regulation 2021, ss 23, 38; State Environmental Planning
Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021, Ch 6, ss 6.1, 6.2,
6.5, 6.6; State Environmental Planning Policy (Building
Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2021; State Environmental Planning
Policy (Housing) 2021, s 144; State Environmental Planning Policy
(Resilience and Hazards) 2021, s 4.6; Woollahra Local Environmental
Plan 2014, cll 2.3, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 5.10, 5.21,6.1, 6.2.
WINIM Developments Pty Limited v North Sydney
Council [2024] NSWLEC 1328
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION – whether proposed use is permitted
in R4 High Density Residential zone – heritage conservation
– heritage incentives facilitate conservation - whether view
loss is reasonable – public submissions are considered.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, ss 4.16, 4.65, 8.7,
8.15; Land and Environment Court Act 1979, s 39; Environmental
Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021, s 38; North Sydney Local
Environmental Plan 2013, cll 4.3, 4.6, 5.10, 6.10, 6.12; State
Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021,
Ch 2, Ch 6, ss 6.6, 6.7, 6.8; State Environmental Planning Policy
(Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004; State Environmental
Planning Policy (Housing) 2021, ss 4, 45, 47, 48, Pt 3; State
Environmental Planning Policy (Resilience and Hazards) 2021, s 4.6;
State Environmental Planning Policy (Sustainable Buildings) 2022, s
4.2; Standard Instrument – Principal Local Environmental Plan
2006.
Hornsby Shire Council v Salman [2024]
NSWCA 155
NEGLIGENCE – breach – foreseeability of risk –
whether height differential between surfaces in a playground gave
rise to a reasonably foreseeable risk of harm – whether
height differential was readily discernible — where the
Australian playground maintenance standards applied – where
council was independently advised to take steps to mitigate risk
– where council did not take reasonable precautions
advised.
NEGLIGENCE – breach – obvious risk – whether
height differential between different surfaces in a playground was
obvious – assessment to be made in all the circumstances
– where it was foreseeable that playground users would be
distracted by children.
NEGLIGENCE – causation – factual causation –
whether council's failure to top up mulch in playground to even
out the surfaces caused the respondent's injury.
NEGLIGENCE – duty of care – formulation of risk –
whether primary judge erred in identifying the risk of harm as the
risk of falling and sustaining injury when walking between two
surfaces in a playground – whether the risk of harm could be
reformulated on appeal – necessary specificity of formulation
of risk of harm.
APPEALS – point not taken below – where matters raised
on appeal were not raised before the primary judge – where
council's case on appeal differed substantially from the way in
which it was conducted at first instance – extent to which
parties are bound by the way in which their case was conducted at
first instance.
Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW), ss 5B, 5C, 5D, 5G, Div 4; Evidence
Act 1995 (NSW), s 69; Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW), r
42.1.
Harry v Inner West Council [2024] NSWSC
770
LEGAL AID – pro bono assistance – pro bono assistance
previously provided for advice and the drafting of pleadings
– further referral for continuing assistance – special
reasons demonstrated – pro bono referral made.
Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) r 7.36.
Royal Motor Yacht Club of New South Wales Port
Hacking Branch v Sutherland Shire Council [2024] NSWLEC
1355
MODIFICATION APPLICATION expansion of existing marina –
significance of existing waterway lease – navigation
implications – implications for public's on-the-water
experience – intergenerational equity – potential
beneficial outcomes – balancing public and private
interests.
Coastal Management Act 2016 ss 2.10, 2.12; Environmental Planning
and Assessment Act 1979 ss 4.15, 4.55, 8.9, 8.15; Protection of the
Environment Administration Act 1991 s 6; NSW Marine Safety
Regulation cll 39, 40; State Environmental Planning Policy
(Resilience and Hazards) 2021 Ch 2, s 2.10; Sutherland Shire Local
Environmental Plan 2015 cll 2.3, 6.9.
Manassa v Commissioner for Fair Trading
[2024] NSWCATOD 81
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – administrative review of decision to
refuse an owner-builder permit for the construction of a dual
occupancy – whether special circumstances exist –
special circumstances found.
Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997; Home Building Act
1989.
Dibb v Transport for New South Wales
[2024] NSWCA 157
APPEALS – Further evidence – whether the appellants
should be granted leave to rely upon further evidence on the
appeal.
VALUATION – Compulsory acquisition – market value
– where freehold interest in land acquired by the respondent
for Coffs Harbour Bypass Project – where appellants objected
to compensation awarded by primary judge – whether primary
judge erred in applying s 56 of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms
Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW) in determining market value of the
acquired property.
EVIDENCE – Witness evidence – adversarial bias –
whether the evidence of the respondent's hydrology and
valuation expert witnesses should have been inadmissible due to
adversarial bias.
APPEALS – Procedural fairness – whether appellants
denied procedural fairness by conduct of their case by counsel
below – whether appellants denied procedural fairness by
conduct of the Valuer Conclave – whether appellants denied
procedural fairness by apprehended bias of the primary judge.
EVIDENCE – Witness evidence – valuation experts –
supervision of the expert valuation conclave.
VALUATION – Valuer – comparable sales – where
expert valuers disagreed as to location adjustment for Corindi
Property – whether primary judge erred in accepting the
respondent's expert valuer's location adjustment.
VALUATION – Valuer – comparable sales – where
comparable sale of Shepherds Lane Property relied on by
appellants' expert valuer – whether primary judge erred
in disallowing Shepherds Lane Property as a comparable sale on the
basis it was a compulsory acquisition.
VALUATION – Compulsory acquisition – disturbance
– where primary judge awarded compensation under s 59(1)(f)
of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW)
for stamp duty on a replacement property which was not for
"relocation" – whether primary judge's award
for disturbance erroneous as a matter of legal principle in light
of the Court of Appeal's findings in Sydney Metro v G&J
Drivas Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 5.
Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW), ss
42(1), 55, 56, 57, 59, 66; Land and Environment Court Act 1979
(NSW), s 57(1); Supreme Court Act 1970 (NSW), s 75A; Uniform Civil
Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW), r 31.24(6); Water Management Act 2000
(NSW).
SafeWork NSW v Saunders Civilbuild Pty
Ltd [2024] NSWDC 245
CRIMINAL LAW – prosecution – work health and safety
– duty of persons undertaking business – risk of death
or serious injury.
SENTENCE – objective seriousness – mitigating factors
– aggravating factors – plea of guilty – general
deterrence – specific deterrence – capacity to pay
appropriate penalty.
COSTS – prosecution costs.
OTHER – fall from height – bridge construction –
worker lost footing – fell five metres through void –
inadequately secured infill panels.
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), ss 3A, 21A, 22, 27,
28, 30A, 30B, 30D, 30E; Fines Act 1996 (NSW), ss 6, 122; Work
Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW), ss 3, 19, 32.
Environment Protection Authority v BSV Tyre
Recycling Australia Pty Ltd [2024] NSWLEC 63
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENCES: breach of licence – failure to remove
waste in contravention of an environmental protection licence
– failure to store waste in contravention of an environmental
protection licence – pleas of guilty – factors to take
into account in determining sentence – whether offender
committed offences recklessly – whether environmental harm
– potential environmental harm – whether harm
foreseeable – whether offender could take practical measures
to reduce harm – whether offender had control over commission
of offences – whether offender demonstrated contrition and
remorse – whether offender is of good character and unlikely
to reoffend – whether offences committed for financial gain
– whether offences committed without regard for public safety
– comparable cases – application of totality principle
– monetary penalty imposed – moiety ordered –
publication order made – costs ordered.
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, ss 3A, 21A, 22 and 23;
Criminal Procedure Act 1986, ss 257B, 257G; Fines Act 1996, ss 6,
122; Protection of the Environment Operations Act, 1997 ss 64(1),
96, 169, 169C, 241 and 250; Protection of the Environment
Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014, cl 36(3)(d)(i); Recycling and
Waste Reduction Act 2020 (Cth); Recycling and Waste Reduction
(Export-Waste Tyres) Rules 2021 (Cth).
Melki v Commissioner for Fair Trading
[2024] NSWCATAD 176
TRAFFIC LAW AND TRANSPORT – Licensing of drivers –
Application for Tow Truck Driver Certificate – Discretions to
refuse – Driving offence history – Condition.
Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 (NSW); Civil and
Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW); Fines Act 1996 (NSW); Road
Safety Transport Act 2013 (NSW); Road Transport (Driver Licensing)
Regulation 2017 (NSW); Tow Truck Industry Act 1998 (NSW); Tow Truck
Industry Regulation 2020 (NSW).
Jimenez v Transport for New South Wales
[2024] NSWCATAD 166
HUMAN RIGHTS – discrimination – on the ground of a
person's disability – assumed disability – direct
discrimination – qualifying body – goods and
services.
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977; Transport Administration Act 1988;
Road Transport Act 2013; Road Transport (Driver Licensing)
Regulation 2017.
SafeWork NSW v Integrated Agricultural
Developments Pty Ltd [2024] NSWDC 243
CRIMINAL LAW – prosecution – work health and safety
– duty of persons undertaking business – risk of death
or serious injury.
CRIMINAL LAW – prosecution – work health and safety
– duty to consult – duty to co-operate – duty to
co-ordinate.
SENTENCE – objective seriousness – mitigating factors
– aggravating factors – plea of guilty – general
deterrence – specific deterrence – capacity to pay
appropriate penalty.
COSTS – prosecution costs.
OTHER – quad bike – worker rode onto irrigation dam
wall – bike tipped over – worker struck and trapped
– no operator protective devices on quad bike – not
required to wear helmet – no quad bike exclusion zones.
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), ss 3A, 21A, 22; Fines
Act 1996 (NSW), ss 6, 122; Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW),
ss 3, 19, 32, 46.
SafeWork NSW v Rahme Civil Pty Ltd [2024]
NSWDC 231
CRIMINAL LAW – prosecution – work health and safety
– duty of persons undertaking business – risk of death
or serious injury.
Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW); Work Health and Safety Act 2011
(NSW).
Bir v Secretary, Ministry of Health
[2024] NSWCATAD 178
HUMAN RIGHTS – Discrimination – race discrimination
– employment – direct discrimination – whether
unlawful – 'any other detriment' – differential
treatment – causation.
HUMAN RIGHTS – victimisation – causation.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – the judiciary – jurisdiction
– 'Matter' – justiciable controversy –
identification of parties – proceedings involving a State
– question of fact – residence.
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW); Anti-Discrimination Act 1988
(TAS); Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013 (NSW);
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act; Constitution Act 1902
(NSW); Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards
2010; Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth); Government Sector
Employment Act 2013 (NSW); Health Administration Act 1982 (NSW);
Health Services Act 1997 (NSW); Industrial Relations Act 1996
(NSW); Interpretation Act 1987 (NSW); Police Service Act 1990
(NSW); Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth); Work Health and Safety
Act 2011 (NSW); Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW).
Hunt Leather Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW (No
5) [2024] NSWSC 776
COSTS – apportionment of costs where there has been mixed
success in proceedings – class action brought by individual
and corporate plaintiffs for public and private nuisance arising
from Sydney Light Rail construction – individual plaintiffs
failed to establish a claim in public nuisance – plaintiffs
unsuccessful with respect to common questions 10 and 11, which were
subject to separate hearing – appropriate basis for
apportioning costs.
Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW), s 98; Uniform Civil Procedure Rules
2005 (NSW), r 42.
Visscher v SafeWork NSW [2024] NSWIRComm
1038
EMPLOYMENT AND INDUSTRIAL LAW – Industrial Relations
Commission – Appeals – appeal against decision
dismissing application under s 229 of the Work Health and Safety
Act 2011 for external review of a decision to issue a prohibition
notice – whether leave to appeal should be granted –
whether Commissioner erred in finding that an owner-builder
constructing a dwelling was conducting an "undertaking"
– whether the Commissioner erred in finding the inspector
held the "reasonable belief" required by s 195 of the WHS
Act when issuing the prohibition notice – whether the
Commissioner denied the applicant procedural fairness in not
permitting him to adduce rebuttal evidence – whether the
decision at first was otherwise affected by error.
Industrial Relations Act 1996 ss 187, 188; Work Health and Safety
Act 2011 ss 5, 7, 195, 224, 229.
Legislation
Bills introduced – Government
Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2024 – introduced LC for concurrence 20 June 2024
Appropriation Bill 2024 – introduced LC for concurrence 20 June 2024
Better Regulation Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2024 – introduced LC 20 June 2024
Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Amendment Bill 2024 – introduced LA 19 June 2024
Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 – introduced LC for concurrence 20 June 2024
Water Management Amendment (Central Coast Council) Bill 2024 – introduced LA 21 June 2024
Bills introduced - Non-Government
David Berry Hospital Amendment (Prohibition of Sale) Bill 2024 – introduced LA 21 June 2024
Electricity Infrastructure Investment Amendment (Tender Moratorium) Bill 2024 – introduced LA 21 June 2024
Regional Communities (Consultation Standards) Bill 2024 – introduced LA 20 June 2024
Road Rules Amendment (Mobile Phones as Navigation Aids for Provisional Licence Holders) Bill 2024 - – introduced LC 19 June 2024
Road Transport Amendment (Driving Through Floodwaters) Bill 2024 – introduced LA 20 June 2024
Bills revised following amendment in Committee
Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria Trust Bill 2024 – amended in LC and referred to LA 21 June 2024
Community Services Sector (Portable Long Service Leave) Bill 2024
Energy Security Corporation Bill 2024
Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill 2024
Bills passed by both Houses of Parliament
Appropriation (Parliament) Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 20 June 2024
Appropriation Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 20 June 2024
Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria Trust Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 21 June 2024
Community Services Sector (Portable Long Service Leave) Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 20 June 2024
Electoral Funding Amendment Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 20 June 2024
Energy Legislation Amendment (Clean Energy Future) Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 20 June 2024
Energy Security Corporation Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 21 June 2024
Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 21 June 2024
National Parks and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 20 June 2024
Residential (Land Lease) Communities Amendment Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 21 June 2024
Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 21 June 2024
Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Bill 2024 – passed by both houses 20 June 2024
Bills assented to
Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 No 35 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Appropriation Act 2024 No 36 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Appropriation (Parliament) Act 2024 No 37 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Revenue Legislation Amendment Act 2024 No 38 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Community Services Sector (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 2024 No 39 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Electoral Funding Amendment Act 2024 No 40 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Energy Legislation Amendment (Clean Energy Future) Act 2024 No 41 – Assented to 24 June 2024
National Parks and Heritage Legislation Amendment Act 2024 No 42 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Work Health and Safety Amendment (Industrial Manslaughter) Act 2024 No 43 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria Trust Act 2024 No 44 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Energy Security Corporation Act 2024 No 45 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Residential (Land Lease) Communities Amendment Act 2024 No 46 – Assented to 24 June 2024
Bail and Other Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Act 2024 No 30 – Assented to 20 June 2024
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) and Other Legislation Amendment (Knife Crime) Act 2024 No 31 – Assented to 20 June 2024
Emergency Services Levy Amendment (Land Classification) Act 2024 No 32 – Assented to 20 June 2024
Emergency Services Levy Insurance Monitor Act 2024 No 33 – Assented to 20 June 2024
Museums of History NSW Amendment (Chief Executive Officer) Act 2024 No 34 – Assented to 20 June 2024
Proclamations commencing Acts
Energy Legislation Amendment Act 2023 No 49 (2024-243) – published LW 28 June 2024
Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (2024-235) – published LW 26 June 2024
24-Hour Economy Legislation Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Act 2023 No 53 (2024-211) – published LW 21 June 2024
High Risk Offenders Legislation Amendment Act 2024 No 6 (2024-212) – published LW 21 June 2024
Regulation and other miscellaneous instruments
Administrative Arrangements (Administrative Changes—Miscellaneous) Order (No 2) 2024 (2024-244) – published LW 28 June 2024
Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment (Interment Service Levy) Regulation 2024 (2024-245) – published LW 28 June 2024
Conveyancers Licensing (Approved Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy) Amendment Order 2024 (2024-246) – published LW 28 June 2024
Environmental Planning and Assessment (Mount Piper to Wallerawang Transmission Line Upgrade Project) Order 2024 (2024-238) – published LW 27 June 2024
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Energy Project) Order 2024 (2024-237) – published LW 27 June 2024
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Muswellbrook Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project) Order 2024 (2024-239) – published LW 27 June 2024
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (New England Renewable Energy Zone Transmission) Order 2024 (2024-240) – published LW 27 June 2024
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Stratford Pumped Hydro and Solar Project) Order 2024 (2024-241) – published LW 27 June 2024
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West Project) Order 2024 (2024-242) – published LW 27 June 2024
Final Determination [Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016] (2024-247) – published LW 28 June 2024
Final Determination [Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016] (2024-248) – published LW 28 June 2024
Final Determination [Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016] (2024-249) – published LW 28 June 2024
Gaming Machines and Liquor Amendment (Harm Minimisation Measures) Regulation 2024 (2024-250) – published LW 28 June 2024
Government Sector Employment Amendment Regulation 2024 (2024-236) – published LW 26 June 2024
Government Sector Finance Regulation 2024 (2024-251) – published LW 28 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Amendment (Appointment of Administrator) Regulation 2024 (2024-252) – published LW 28 June 2024
Industrial Relations (General) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2024 (2024-253) – published LW 28 June 2024
Liquor Amendment (Vibrancy Reforms) Regulation 2024 (2024-254) – published LW 28 June 2024
Notice of Adjusted Amounts Under Section 33AF of Duties Act 1997 (2024-255) – published LW 28 June 2024
Passenger Transport (Opal and Other Fares) Amendment Order 2024 (2024-256) – published LW 28 June 2024
Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Prescription Database) Regulation 2024 (2024-257) – published LW 28 June 2024
Police Amendment Regulation 2024 (2024-258) – published LW 28 June 2024
Poppy Industry Regulation 2024 (2024-259) – published LW 28 June 2024
Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Waste Facility Contributions) Regulation 2024 (No 2) (2024-260) – published LW 28 June 2024
Rail Safety National Law National Regulations (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2024 (2024-277) – published LW 28 June 2024
Roman Catholic Church Communities' Lands Amendment (John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Melbourne) Proclamation 2024 (2024-261) – published LW 28 June 2024
Sporting Venues (Invasions) Regulation 2024 (2024-262) – published LW 28 June 2024
Transport Legislation Amendment (Penalties, Fees and Charges) Regulation 2024 (2024-263) – published LW 28 June 2024
Water Management (General) Amendment (Access Licence) Regulation 2024 (2024-264) – published LW 28 June 2024
Water Sharing Plan for the Castlereagh Unregulated River Water Sources 2024 (2024-278) – published LW 28 June 2024
Water Sharing Plan for the Intersecting Streams Unregulated River Water Sources 2024 (2024-279) – published LW 28 June 2024
Water Sharing Plan for the Lower Murray-Darling Unregulated River Water Source 2024 (2024-280) – published LW 28 June 2024
Water Sharing Plan for the Murray Unregulated River Water Sources 2024 (2024-281) – published LW 28 June 2024
Water Sharing Plan for the North Western Unregulated and Fractured Rock Water Sources 2024 (2024-282) – published LW 28 June 2024
Water Sharing Plan for the NSW Border Rivers Unregulated River Water Sources 2024 (2024-283) – published LW 28 June 2024
Work Health and Safety Amendment (Engineered Stone) Regulation 2024 (2024-265) – published LW 28 June 2024
Administrative Arrangements (Administrative Changes—Allocation of Acts and Agencies) Order 2024 (2024-213) – published LW 21 June 2024
Biosecurity (National Livestock Identification System) Amendment (Electronic Devices) Regulation 2024 (2024-214) – published LW 21 June 2024
Building, Development and Strata Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (2024-215) – published LW 21 June 2024
Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Amendment (Contributions) Regulation 2024 (2024-216) – published LW 21 June 2024
Electoral Funding (Adjustable Amounts) (New Party Policy Development Funding) Notice 2024 (2024-217) –published LW 21 June 2024
Floodplain Management Plan (Flood Enhancement Works) Amendment Order 2024 (2024-218) – published LW 21 June 2024
Heavy Vehicle (Adoption of National Law) Amendment (Infringement Notice Penalties) Regulation 2024 (2024-219) – published LW 21 June 2024
Mining Amendment (Base Rates of Royalty for Coal) Regulation 2024 (2024-220) – published LW 21 June 2024
Notice of Adjusted Amounts Under Section 33AF of Duties Act 1997 (2024-221) – published LW 21 June 2024
Transport Administration (General) Amendment (State Tax Exemption) Regulation 2024 (2024-222) – published LW 21 June 2024
Water Management (General) Amendment (Water Supply Authorities) Regulation 2024 (2024-223) – published LW 21 June 2024
Water Sharing Plan Amendment (Macquarie-Castlereagh, NSW Great Artesian Basin and NSW Great Artesian Basin Shallow Groundwater Sources) Order 2024 (2024-224) – published LW 21 June 2024
Work Health and Safety Amendment (Notification of Silicosis Cases and Deaths) Regulation 2024 (2024-225) – published LW 21 June 2024
Environmental Planning Instruments
Armidale Regional Local Environmental Plan 2012 (Amendment No 22) (2024-266) – published LW 28 June 2024
Burwood Local Environmental Plan 2012 (Amendment No 26) (2024-267) – published LW 28 June 2024
Burwood Local Environmental Plan 2012 (Amendment No 27) (2024-268) – published LW 28 June 2024
Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan 2015 (Amendment No 39) (2024-269) – published LW 28 June 2024
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014 (Amendment No 54) (2024-270) – published LW 28 June 2024
Narromine Local Environmental Plan (Amendment No 12) 2011 (2024-271) – published LW 28 June 2024
North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2013 (Amendment No 40) (2024-272) – published LW 28 June 2024
Penrith Local Environmental Plan (Precincts – Western Parkland City) (Map Amendment No 3) (2024-273) – published LW 28 June 2024
State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) Amendment (Dual Occupancies and Semi-detached Dwellings) 2024 (2024-274) – published LW 28 June 2024
The Hills Local Environmental Plan 2019 (Amendment No 32) (2024-275) – published LW 28 June 2024
Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 2014 (Amendment No 39) (2024-276) – published LW 28 June 2024
Bayside Local Environmental Plan 2021 (Amendment No 4) (2024-226) – published LW 21 June 2024
Bayside Local Environmental Plan 2021 (Map Amendment No 4) (2024-227) – published LW 21 June 2024
Camden Local Environmental Plan 2010 (Amendment No 53) (2024-228) – published LW 21 June 2024
Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013 (Amendment No 33) (2024-229) – published LW 21 June 2024
Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015 (Amendment No 36) (2024-230) – published LW 21 June 2024
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014 (Amendment No 53) (2024-231) – published LW 21 June 2024
Liverpool Plains Local Environmental Plan 2011 (Amendment No 9) (2024-232) – published LW 21 June 2024
State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment (Flood Planning) 2024 (2024-233) – published LW 21 June 2024
Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015 (Map Amendment No 3) (2024-234) – published LW 21 June 2024
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