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Planning and Environment
- 12 Apr 12 The Flood Commission calls for a uniform approach to planning for floods The Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry (Flood Commission) final report is out and planning schemes across Queensland are set for some change. Planning and Environment specialists Stuart Macnaughton, Troy Webb and Jaclyn Rolfe explore the report findings and implications for planning.
- 3 Apr 12 New flood standards for the QDC - a sleeping giant for building compliance costs? Proposed introductions to the Queensland Development Code (the Code) could bring about significant rises in building application costs in areas of flood risk. Planning and Environment specialists Stuart Macnaughton, Troy Webb and Jaclyn Rolfe explore the proposed changes, response from industry and potential consequences to Councils and developers of all sizes.
- 16 Jun 11 Infrastructure charges reform How the proposed amendments to the sustainable Planning Act will affect infrastructure charges and the impact on local government and the development industry.
